Flying Lotus “R2 Where R U?” [audio]
New track premiered on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1, off Rick Rubin’s Star Wars Headspace compilation.
The album opens with “C-3P0’s Plight†by Kaskade; the track pulsates and builds into a soundscape, iconic Star Wars samples like blaster fire and Wookiee roars enveloping the listener, while C-3P0 laments…“How typical.†It captures the humor of Star Wars, the melodrama of C-3PO, and is a kinetic, dynamic production that sets the stage for what follows.
In addition to contributions from GTA, Flying Lotus, and others, Star Wars Headspace features an original production by Rick Rubin: “NR-G7,†complete with a driving beat, R2-D2 bleeps, and much more. Also included is a remix of J.J. Abrams’ and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s fan-favorite “Jabba Flow†from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, called “Jabba Flow: Rick Rubin Re-Work (feat. A-Trak).†This version transforms the song into something completely different — a true house track — and is a must-hear for Star Wars and dance music fans alike.
