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Future Funk's Peak: Saint Pepsi's "Hit Vibes" Reissued
13 Jun
Summary
- "Hit Vibes" defined future funk, a vaporwave subgenre.
- Saint Pepsi, an alter ego, faced a name change from Pepsi Co.
- The reissue includes a new 22-minute mix of the iconic album.
A significant reissue celebrates "Hit Vibes," the crowning achievement of the vaporwave project Saint Pepsi. Created in 2013 by Ryan DeRobertis while he was a student, the album marked a shift from classic vaporwave towards the burgeoning subgenre of future funk. This style, characterized by warped samples and disco-infused rhythms, was arguably popularized by "Hit Vibes."
However, the Saint Pepsi persona faced an abrupt end when Pepsi Co. pressured DeRobertis to change the project's name. Despite this, "Hit Vibes" remains the definitive statement of future funk, an ode to lavish living that captured a sense of genuine passion. This marks its first vinyl reissue since 2015 and includes a new 22-minute mix.
The track "Cherry Pepsi" exemplifies the album's maximalist ethos and future funk essence. It ingeniously samples Sister Sledge's 1983 song "B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Baby)," amplifying its catchiest elements with modern electronic percussion to create a distinctive sound.
