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The Future of the Species (Single)

by Henika

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The Future of the Species is the second single from Henika's first album Strange Creatures.

In the avian kingdom, it's often the male that has to prove his worthiness for reproduction by putting on an attractive display and it's the females who are in the position of power. I loved the idea of turning traditional gender tropes on their head, especially in a hip-hop inspired context where misogyny is still so rife.
The song features sampled NZ native birdsong recorded on predator free sanctuaries which was then manipulated to form the rhythmic and melodic ideas. The lead instrument is a theremin, a hundred year old electronic instrument that is played without any physical contact.

All proceeds go to helping conservation efforts in New Zealand

lyrics

I need a damn fine specimen
Who can rise up above the rest of them
The bigger the better!
Who told you size don't matter?

You better tweet, tweet!
Don't drop the beat
Show me what you got, rewind, repeat
I don't have time to wait all day
You better sing real sweet and have something to say

Come on now, it's time we got serious
The future of the species is down to us

I'm the natural selector, sweeter than nectar
Born with the right to love or reject ya
The female of the species holds all the cards
Boy, you better impress, the whole nine yards
Please understand, this ain't personal
I just want your genetic material
So come here and strut your stuff
Show me how strong and just how tough

We ladies! We've got it tough
Being a good mama just ain't enough
The world is coming down unto our shoulders
Everyday feels like we're dragging a boulder
You gotta fight just to survive
Gotta sacrifice just to stay alive
But you know, it's all worthwhile
Just to see a pretty boy smile

credits

released August 9, 2021
Written, recorded and produced by Henrieta Tornyai
Additional production by Morgan Allen
Mixed by Morgan Allen at Allen Audio
Mastered by Luke Finlay at Primal Mastering

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Henika Auckland, New Zealand

Henika is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer based in Auckland New Zealand. Her latest album Strange Creatures features real native birdsong recorded in predator free sanctuaries. Profits from her album go towards conservation efforts. Henika's self titled debut EP was nominated for Best Debut at the Taite Awards in 2017. ... more

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