Modern hip-hop and lo-fi house producers are ravenous for untouched textures. In 2023, underground beatmaker Knxwledge used a 4-bar loop of the "Come Under My Spell" breakdown track on a limited Bandcamp release. Although the sample was quickly cleared (or rather, the original rights holders emerged from the woodwork), the damage was done. A new audience heard the loop and went hunting for the source.
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No article is complete without a critical ear. Does "Come Under My Spell" hold up to the classics of 1981? Compared to Stevie Wonder’s "That Girl" or Kool & The Gang’s "Get Down On It," this track lacks polish. The mixing is muddy. The backing vocals occasionally slip off-key. The song is also too short at 4:17, ending with a sudden fade-out that feels accidental rather than artistic. Modern hip-hop and lo-fi house producers are ravenous
Produced by the legendary Patrick Adams, "Come Under My Spell" is a masterclass in hypnotic arrangement. Unlike the sweeping orchestral arrangements of mid-70s disco, this 1981 gem relies on a heavy, walking bassline and shimmering synthesizer stabs. The song doesn't just invite the listener to the dance floor; it demands a trance-like submission. Vivi’s vocals are airy and seductive, perfectly complementing the title’s suggestion of mystical or romantic entrapment. A new audience heard the loop and went