Super Flu 'Believe' on Nervous Records

'Believe' is a deftly rhythmic and engaging record from Super Flu, released on 19 Jul 2024 on Nervous Records. It has since been placed fifth of twenty on Pete Tong's Where's The Music Gone chart on 12 July, ahead of WhoMadeWho's 'Kiss Me Hard' remix.

'Believe' works as a series of percussion-led statements: it opens with a thick run of drums that establish the record's rich, rolling texture. The percussion is weighted and deliberate, without dominating the mix. A female vocal rises in fragments, creating a compelling interplay with the rhythmic foundation. The result is a track that does not rely on a single melodic hook but builds its power through its percussive drive and vocal nuance.

This is not a record that pushes into the extremes of the mix: it sits at a moderate dynamic range, with a top end that is neither bright nor dark, and an overall balance that lets its elements breathe. Its strength lies in its precise arrangement and the way its percussion and vocal elements interact, making it a subtle but potent piece of dance music.