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Boys
Pop · 2018

Boys

A minimalist funk-pop anthem built on staccato cowbells and a relentless bassline. It is a playful, high-energy celebration of attraction and unapologetic confidence.

June 22, 2018 · Nice Life

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Boys is a lean, mean, and incredibly catchy piece of pop machinery that strips away the orchestral maximalism of Lizzo's later work in favor of a tight, house-influenced funk. It feels like a high-fashion runway show held in a sweaty dive bar, where the aesthetic is polished but the energy is raw and physical. The track is anchored by a persistent, dry cowbell and a synth bassline that hits with the percussive force of a slap, creating a rhythmic skeleton that demands movement. It is the sound of someone who is entirely comfortable in their own skin, inviting the listener to share in that same sense of unbothered joy.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the rapid-fire rap verses into the melodic, almost nursery-rhyme-like simplicity of the chorus.
The way the cowbell and the dry, percussive bassline lock together to create a groove that feels impossible not to move to.
The final vocal flourish where Lizzo's range briefly peaks before the track abruptly cuts off, leaving the listener wanting more.

How does Boys sound next to the rest of Lizzo's catalogue?

Drum Machine+1.7σ

The production is pushed notably harder into drum machine than this artist usually allows.

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