.RicWilson and terracemartin told us how they turned a chance meeting into velvety, soulful new EP ‘They Call Me Disco,’ and how Chicago culture and sound influenced their process
to be the soundtrack for much-needed escapism during the pandemic.
“I think we’re seeing all the different stages of people [who were] freaking out in the first couple weeks. Now we’re in the stage where people are adjusting to their style of life. I think this [time] brings a bit of escape to people in their lives,” Wilson told MTV News. That bit of escape shines through the EP’s relentlessly rhythmic six tracks, featuring additional guests Corbin Dallas, Malaya, and Kiela Adira.
The duo met by chance in Los Angeles through a mutual industry friend, though Wilson had been a longtime fan after hearing Martin’s contributions on Snoop Dogg’s 2008 album,. “I had just dove into house music this whole-ass year. House music was one of the main corners of Black music that I’ve been wanting to dive into but I haven’t had the time,” Martin told MTV News about where he was before working with Wilson.
What came from their chance meeting was a six-track glance into Wilson’s velvety, soulful vision of Chicago. Though Wilson plans to performin full by fall, he’s also dreamed up an idea of a drive-in concert before then. While his social-distancing performance intentions are still just thoughts, they may organically come into fruition later, much like the recording process with Martin did. “I had to fly to L.A. just to finish the project,” Wilson said.
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