Origins is a recurring series that gives artists a space to discuss everything that went into their latest release. Today, Tom Morello and the members of Stray Kids delve into “Come Play” featuring Young Miko, a new song written for Netflix Season 2. Arcane.
For the second season of ArcaneNetflix's sprawling animated television show set in the world of League of Legendsan appropriately wide range of artists came together to score the original soundtrack. This includes artists like Twenty One Pilots, Stromae, Marcus King, Ashnikko, and d4vd, but highlights of the tracklist include a star-studded collaboration between K-pop group Stray Kids, Tom Morello, and Puerto Rican rapper and singer Young Miko.
The three acts, each offering a different style and musical perspective, joined forces for “Come Play,” a song that appeared in the episode that arrived on Netflix on November 23. The powerful and energetic track radiates the energy of what is at stake and a long road to victory.
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“Unlike the usual vocal recording process we've always done, we were asked to relax and relieve tension while recording,” recalls Lee Know of Stray Kids. “But at the same time, they also asked us to sing the song hard, so I remember trying to figure out how to sing the song hard but in a relaxed way.”
“I personally loved the song a lot, so the whole recording process was also a lot of fun,” shares bandmate IN. “It still stays with me as a fun memory.”
For Tom Morello, the influential member of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, working with Stray Kids was deeply exciting. “I pride myself on not being afraid of who I will collaborate with,” he says. Consequence. “I love the idea of getting out of my comfortable, political safety zone. It is something that has served me very well in the past to expand my sonic limits, as well as to learn from new audiences.”
Read exclusive information about “Come Play” coming directly from Morello and Stray Kids below.
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