Midnight Movie by Shunaji
Midnight Movie is Shunaji's debut EP. As a film aficionada, cinema was one of Shunaji's main inspirations in the making. "The term 'midnight movie' originated in smaller U.S. TV stations during the 1950s. They would air low-budget genre films during late night programming. 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' is a great example of how (former) midnight movies have influenced popular culture". Recently, midnight movies have been generally associated with productions which were not as critically acclaimed at the time of release as they are today - like 'Donnie Darko', for example. Midnight Movie represents the potential for marginalised voices to become part of, if not representatives for, the mainstream.
The sounds in Midnight Movie aspire to evoke a cinematic dimension, bringing listeners on a journey alongside Shunaji's lyrics. 'Fellini' - as a prime example - is an ode to the late Italian film director Federico Fellini and his take on life, film and the relationship between the two. "The idea was for the EP to be a mini-soundtrack, with 'Welcome' being a bittersweet intro to the film and 'Red Honey' being both its climax and closing".
In Midnight Movie, Shunaji uses some of her aliases to deliver different messages. Sick Ranchez is particularly present as a voice in 'Red Honey', while Princess Solo manifests itself in 'Welcome'. The sampling techniques adopted throughout the EP vary between conventional and disruptive, making up the backbone of each track together with hip-hop inspired grooves.
Produced by Shunaji
Mixed by Jack Lewin
Mastered by Andrew Baldwin at Metropolis Studios
Artwork by Baby Besso (@babybesso)
Supported by LeFtO (Worldwide FM), Carista Eendragt (Red Light Radio / NTS Radio), Alyssa Macgregor Hastie (Red Light Radio / BEESWAX), Mr. Redley (Reprezent Radio), Thad Wenatchee (Hollow Earth Radio), Brownswood Recordings and family.
Tracklist
| 1. | Welcome | 4:44 |
| 2. | Girls | 4:08 |
| 3. | Fellini (feat. Emiko) | 3:56 |
| 4. | Red Honey (feat. Amahla) | 4:38 |
