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Yaya Bey connected with Father Philis for a Caribbean-rooted release that explores the artist’s Barbados family heritage. Bey described seeking out Father Philis after listening to his music; Pitchfork covered the single and its self-directed video.
The story behind the recording
Pitchfork announced the March 2025 release and the self-directed video. In the article, Yaya Bey explains that her family roots in Barbados prompted her to explore soca more deeply and reach out to Father Philis, whose records she was already playing. That personal background gives the song a specific connection to the island rather than a generic guest feature.
Collaborators and credited contributors: Yaya Bey.
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