Australian Queen Of Pop Mallrat Enlists Azealia Banks For Dreamy Cut ‘Surprise Me’

The rise of Mallrat has been striking and swift, quickly becoming one of the most interesting and listenable artists within the New Pop space. Transforming sonically into the next stage of her artistic journey, the new single is the latest glimpse into the singer’s forthcoming debut album ‘Butterfly Blue’, which is set to be unveiled on 13th May via Nettwerk. The track further showcases the diversity of Mallrat’s sound, following previous album teasers like the hazy indie-infused ‘Rockstar’ and the moody ‘Teeth’.

Ascertaining the services of one of her ideals, Azealia Banks, the pair deliver a slick track brimming with ear-worm melodies and silky flows, with the ethereal instrumental soundscape matching the glossy vocality of Mallrat and the energetic gusto of Banks. The light-hearted timbre of the beat is ideal for the tongue-in-cheek, flirty lyrical approach from the two artists.

With her highly anticipated debut body of work just around the corner, expect Mallrat’s commercial and compelling sound to spread across the Western Pop scene at an expeditious rate.

Words by Ben Tibbits