KAYTRANADA, Witchy | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 71st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Witchy” performed by Grammy-winning DJ/producer, KAYTRANADA featuring Childish Gambino.  

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 71^st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we break down “Witchy” performed by KAYTRANADA.

“When I’m near, in your arms / I realize it’s voodoo.” Oh snap, that sounds witchy to me! “Witchy” is the 16^th track on Timeless, the 2024 album by Grammy-winning DJ/producer KAYTRANADA (Louis Kevin Celestin).  Celestin is assisted by fellow Grammy-winner, Childish Gambino (Donald Glover).  Glover provides the vocals bringing the occult lyrics and tuneful melodies to life. He brings smooth, soulful vocals during the verses (“Potion/ We drinkin’ somethin’, now I’m spinnin’”). He grows more assertive during the centerpiece, the chorus.  There are vocal effects in play. He is bewitched in the chorus:

“You make me feel like I’ve been floatin’ (Oh, no)

This ain’t no spell, you got me open, girl (Oh, yeah)

You’re being witchy and I love it, girl

Can you feel it?

Girl, don’t wanna lie

Girl, don’t wanna lie

Girl, been holdin’ on to me, yeah

With me, yеah.”

Word! “Witchy” thrives off contemporary R&B vibes. It features an irresistible groove from the onset. The sound is chill and easygoing sound. It’s comprised of colorful keys, tasty synths, and a robust bass line. “Witchy” samples “Standing in the Shadows of Love” by Barry White, a Four Tops cover written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland.  The Hollands and Dozier earn writing credits in addition to Celestin and Glover. “Witchy” is a win for KAYTRANADA and Childish Gambino.

KAYTRANADA // Timeless // RCA // 2024

KAYTRANADA, Witchy: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 71 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA;; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]