Lately, the new collaboration between cheapcuts and Benjamin Francis Leftwich, blends electronic textures with a driving rhythm and a touch of retro flair. Opening with pulsing synth tones and a syncopated riff, the track gradually builds into a tight groove, propelled by a confident vocal performance. The result feels both introspective and energetic, combining Leftwich’s distinct vocal tone with the textured production style of the cheapcuts duo.
Producers Jack Leonard (formerly of UNKLE) and Jonny Harris (Rudimental) craft a layered sound built from fragments of piano, guitar, and ambient recordings developed over several years in their Hackney Wick studio. The rhythm section locks in tightly, while shimmering electronic details add colour and movement. Leftwich’s vocal, reportedly captured in a spontaneous late-night session after a walk through Chinatown, gives the track an immediacy that complements its rhythmic precision.
Lately also features on the EA FC26 soundtrack, marking a shift from cheapcuts’ earlier big beat influences toward a more nuanced and reflective electronic sound. It’s an engaging collaboration that combines strong songwriting with inventive production, creating something that feels at once nostalgic and fresh.
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Watch: cheapcuts & Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Lately (Official Video)
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