The Next Track Off Of The Duo’s Forthcoming Album Blends Visual and Sonic Storytelling, Offering Listeners An Introspective Exploration Of Their Own Attachments To The Past
visionary producer duo TRY unveil their latest single “With Me” and its accompanying music video, in collaboration with Honduran-American singer, songwriter, musician, Empress Of. A tonesetting precursor to their forthcoming album, “With Me” arrives as a testament to TRY’s collaborative ethos, genre-defying sound and innovative production style, anchored by an unwavering penchant for connecting audiences to the dance floor.
Fusing ethereal lyricism with an atmospheric soundscape, "With Me" delves into the unwinding labyrinth of memory, exploring the inescapable grip of the past through a dance narrative that is equal parts haunting and hypnotic. Through a deliberate blend of Empress Of’s intoxicating vocals, TRY’s enthralling instrumental implementation and lyrics that resonate long after the music has stopped, “With Me” sonically emulates longing at the intersection of release and resilience - blurring the lines between what was, what is, and what could have been.
From TRY: “Through “With Me”, we explored memories together with Empress Of. Ghosts from our past can be people and situations that remain living in our perception. Sometimes they’re hard to let go of, even when we want to.”
The track’s cinematic component brings the echoes of the past to life using dance as a conduit for emotional storytelling, where shadows take on a life of their own. Through the interplay of lighting, silhouettes, and scrims, the choreography reveals a protagonist unknowingly haunted by these ghosts. Traversing reverie and reality, the enthralling odyssey begins with an unsettling realization: her shadows are not a reflection of her higher self but rather separate entities reminding her that the past is never truly gone.
As she dances with these shadows, the choreography demonstrates a complex, visceral engagement with the remnants of what once was. Oscillating between moments of tender connection and intense repulsion, the music video for “With Me” captures the duality of human emotions and the cathartic unburdening of letting go.
“With Me” arrives ahead of TRY’s highly-anticipated debut album, set to drop next year. Their foremost single “Lay It Down” featuring Dreamdoll and Jay1 was quickly followed by a remixed version produced by Brazilian DJ duo Tropkillaz, which reunited Sam i with his producing partner DJ Zegon from hip-hop project N.A.S.A. Their latest tracks “What You Need” and “With Me” showcase the duo’s refined production expertise, distinct creative vision and an innovative ear for intertwining musical styles with real human emotion. With the year already off to a fantastic start, the duo is dedicated to refining their craft and pushing boundaries in ways that will further solidify their position as genre-amalgamated tastemakers forging a new lane in the world of dance music.
With careers spanning over more than two decades, Sam i and Shmuck the Loyal create tracks that have a unique interdisciplinary aura, reflective of years spent producing and songwriting award-winning television commercial soundtracks and motion pictures ranging from a collaboration with Jarina de Marco and Anitta on the song “Suéltate” for the recent Universal Pictures film WISH 2 to collaborating with Karen O on “Hello Tomorrow” which was nationally syndicated for an Adidas Spot in 2005. The upcoming next chapter in the TRY project spans a wide variety of sounds, moods and genres, bringing nothing but energy and a positive glow to the pair as a result of masterful collaboration.
Comprised of Grammy-nominated DJ, producer, and songwriter Sam i (formerly of hip-hop duo N.A.S.A.) and Nashville production and songwriting vanguard Shmuck The Loyal, TRY emerged when the duo decided to start merging their respective creative strengths to form a new musical outfit. Prior to this release, TRY made waves with their debut EP, "Chapter One," released in 2022. Amassing almost half a million streams on Spotify alone, this EP is a testament to their burgeoning popularity and the resonance of their sound with audiences. "Chapter One" laid down a formidable foundation for TRY, setting a high bar for their creative output and establishing a distinct sonic identity. With plans to release more chapters of their project, TRY continues to explore and push the boundaries of their sound, promising their audience a continually evolving and immersive listening experience. Their debut album will be released later this year.