Apart from a fantastic pre-release, YOUNITE haven't done much to stick in my memory. I've written about all their title tracks, but I honestly couldn't hum any of them today. New single Geekin is unlikely to change that, but its addictive beat helps it stand out amongst their discography.
I should hate this song. After all, the spoken word chorus hits many of the stylistic tropes I tend to despise in modern boy group music. Yet somehow, "why you geekin?" is such a stupid phrase that it somehow becomes fun. More than anything, we can thank the song's production for its success. I could do without the sirens, but its rubbery electro groove is spot on. And rather than collapse into several disparate pieces and tempos, Geekin maintains its momentum all the way through.
A better chorus would have made this a true standout, but I love the melodic pre-chorus and the rap verses are delightfully rhythmic. In many ways, it's the first title track to directly call back to 2022's Everybody and makes a case for YOUNITE to further explore retro hip-hop sounds.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-
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