Power Up proves it from the first bars and it's clear that Andrei British and Bec Hollcraft know how to bottle a night out. The piano is bouncing with attitude, and you immediately see how this song was designed for an evening.
Andrei has been composing songs that have genuine filmmaking quality for quite a while, and it's reflected in this piece. He says he wanted the song to reflect what South Florida nightlife is really like; it's evident in the energetic groove and the horns that are breaking through the mix.
This one is really lit up by Bec Hollcraft's vocals. Her voice has real power and personality, moving from classic rock grit to more soulful phrases with ease, but still never losing clarity. She looks like she's riding the top of all that activity below her.
The song gets steadily more confident, moving from a tight, syncopated verse to an open, liberated chorus. Despite all the action, it never feels cluttered. Piano, horns and rhythm section all know just when to come in and when to take a step back for the vocals.
The video is another point to be noted. The neon lights on the streets, the cars in the car park and the full clubs play along with the tempo of the track – the whole thing feels very placey. It's a certain type of night out and the tempo of it, with driving shots and dancefloor energy, keeps right up with the song.
The thing about this one is that it's very confident. Andrei is clearly in the mood to find what he's looking for and Bec is on the same wavelength. As a group, they've created something that feels real, put together with real feeling.
This one I had some trouble sitting still through, so that's a good sign. Power Up is full of good vibes, is bold and well made. The result is a creation by Andrei British and Bec Hollcraft that is designed to be heard loud and loud, and repeated many times.
