EP ‘howtosurvive_____’
ALBUM DESCRIPTION:
EP ‘howtosurvive_____’ is a blueprint about survival on a struggling earth, presented by SINDOSI:22. By expelling on everyday anxieties and fears through bilingual lyricism, the duo packed a variety of genres into the tracks, with everything from lo-fi bedroom pop, R&B, hip-hop, and indie being showcased. The key messages are the track titles themselves: sometimes being lazy is needed for our revival and doing our own thang regardless of other’s opinions makes us happy. Swerve by drama or wrong ones not because you fear them but by your own choice. Be your own boss, then maybe melt your day’s stress away with a drink.
Tracklist.
1. lazy
2. domythang
3. swerve
4. boss
5. hanzanhe
TRACK DESCRIPTION:
1. “lazy”
The project begins with the chord-heavy “Lazy,” which emits sunny spring afternoon vibes as both No. 20 and No. 21 speak on taking a break from their day-to-day routines in order to embrace a bit of much-needed R&R.
2. “domythang”
Continuing with a similar thematic underlay, the EP’s second track and lead single, “domythang,” takes the notions of being “Lazy” to a new level, wherein the two expel on lyrics that emphasize being yourself regardless of what other’s think. “You do you, and imma do me” No. 20 and No. 21 croon. The vocals are set atop an upbeat instrumental, where a blissful guitar riff interacts with lush pads and atmospheric keys. With ‘domythang’, the duo is determined to remind the listeners that happiness is not to be obtained by mindless searching, but by acknowledging the true you.
3. “swerve”
Arguably the brightest track off the project, “swerve” is all about swerving drama and negativity. The confident vocals and bars — “f*ck you and your vibes like swerve, I don’t want no drama like swerve” — are met with an array of brass instrumentation and punchy percussion that bring a ting of old school funk and disco into the mix, delivering a lo-fi pop banger that promises good times and even better vibes.
4. “boss”
“boss” rounds out the fourth track on the EP and exemplifies the ideas incorporated into the first three tracks. No. 21 speaks on swerving bad vibes and doing his own thing, prioritizing his self-prescribed status as top dog. No. 20 follows up her brother’s bars with a bit of girl power, “b*tch you know that’s how we got the sauce,” questioning her haters and solidifying her status as a “boss” in one breath. They promote these lyrics over a cushy future bass backdrop filled with dreamy synths and trap-tinged percussion.
5. “hanzanhe”
The final track of the project, “hanzanhe,” translates to “let’s have a drink” in Korean. The downtempo tune is a brilliant mix of balladry and R&B, delivering heartfelt lyrics over lush instrument arrangements and cinematic synths, closing out in cinematic fashion with an ethereal string ensemble. .... ....