Submerged R&B and slow-motion house that feels like a hazy memory. Pitched-down vocals and liquid synths for late nights and deep introspection.
Cyril Hahn creates a sound that feels like it’s being heard through a thick layer of velvet or from the bottom of a swimming pool. It is essentially R&B and house music slowed down to a heartbeat, where melodies are stretched until they become atmospheric textures. The music is deeply nocturnal, carrying a sense of intimacy that feels both comforting and slightly ghostly.
What truly sets him apart is his signature use of vocal manipulation. By pitching down familiar pop and R&B vocals, he transforms high-energy chart hits into haunting, androgynous hymns. This technique strips away the gloss of the original tracks, revealing a hidden emotional core that is often more vulnerable and melancholic than the source material. The percussion is never aggressive; it’s a steady, muted pulse that guides the listener through the haze.
Start with his iconic remix of Destiny's Child's 'Say My Name' to understand his transformative power, then move into the 'Voices' EP. It’s the perfect soundtrack for those hours between midnight and sunrise when the world feels quiet and every thought carries extra weight.
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Shares reverb heavy, sample based, analog warmth (production style); breathy, processed, ethereal (vocal style)
Shares downtempo, contemporary r&b, ambient techno (subgenres); dreamy, melancholic, wistful (moods)
Shares downtempo, ambient techno, house (subgenres); dreamy, melancholic, wistful (moods)
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