Oklou and FKA twigs have teamed up on ‘viscus’, a delicate yet expansive collaboration from the forthcoming deluxe edition of Oklou’s debut album choke enough. The track begins with the signature ethereal textures of Oklou’s electronic pop: filigreed synths, airy percussion, and subtle chamber orchestration, before slowly coalescing into a shimmering, layered arrangement that feels both intimate and vast.
Pregnancy, Oklou has said in interviews, transformed her relationship to her body and creative process. On ‘viscus’, that evolution is audible: her vocals hover between vulnerability and quiet assertion, underpinned by intricate digital instrumentation. “I get lost so deep inside me,” she tells the listener, reflecting both a personal and artistic introspection.
When FKA twigs enters, her voice cuts through the mix with precision and clarity, grounding the track while expanding its emotional reach. The interplay between the two artists — one suspended, reflective, the other agile and immediate — creates a tension that drives the song, shifting from ethereal contemplation to subtle movement reminiscent of a late-night dancefloor.
‘viscus’ illustrates Oklou’s ongoing evolution as an artist, blending electronic pop, R&B, and avant-garde textures while maintaining a sense of intimacy and physicality. It’s a collaboration that honours both artists’ distinctive voices while highlighting their shared sensibilities in rhythm, emotion, and experimentation.
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