Following their recent comeback single 'All Good Things' earlier this year, French duo Frizzy P & Mr Cole are back on the grind once again with their breezy new offering 'The Bigger Man Sank'.
Lifted from their forthcoming new EP ‘Ladi Dadi III’, which is set to land soon, 'The Bigger Man Sank' makes for an incredibly rich and shimmering listen. Adopting more of that smooth and passionate trip-hop-inspired groove they are known for, 'The Bigger Man Sank' continues to establish them as one of the more exciting names on the rise right now.
So with the new single available to stream now, we sat down with them to find out more about their origins and what has been inspiring them most over the years.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
Frizzy P : Probably the Harmonica. It comes from my Father. He was a self taught pipe enthusiast. He jammed on anything bluesy and it was the first instrument I fooled around with.
Mr Cole: I’ll be easy on this one, the piano.
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
Frizzy P & Mr Cole: I think we were both deeply nurtured by jazz, blues, soul & funk from both our families. Not much else was played around the house, except classical music.
What was the first album you remember owning?
Frizzy P: I don’t recollect the first one exactly. I had an older sister, and she was my first access to records, so there were plenty around, recording mixtapes in our bedroom was a weekly rdv . I guess the first one I have emotional memories from is Oscar Peterson’s Night Train. Especially the cover, which stuck with me. I remember trying to recreate a painting of it.
Mr Cole: No doubt; Illmatic NAS
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
Mr Cole: I don’t mean to get ahead of myself, but “I put a spell on you” from Screaming Jay Hawkins is one I’m obsessed with.
Frizzy P : AAAH no surprises there but obviously any song from the Portishead album DUMMY. But I guess a song I can’t get my head around for the performance stays Summertime from Janis Joplin. I think any singer wished they had her voice and emotion.
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
Mr Cole: Well, not pushing any youngsters to do so, but weed.
Frizzy P: None, just adrenaline and a sense of urgency.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
Frizzy P: I’m deep in D&B at the moment, and I love Brazilian artist Jam Thieves. lol, Also this female American producer called Cowboy Clue is memorising me at the moment.
Mr Cole: I’m an old school lad, so Roger Troutman is on my playlist at the moment.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
Mr Cole: Once again, old school lad, so french artist NOUGARO. If it makes any sense.
Frizzy P: To be honest, I have no idea. My ideal is to open and play a show with my favorite artist friend. Family Vibe.
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
Frizzy P & Mr Cole: A certain sense of freedom.
And what is the most frustrating part?
Mr Cole: not finishing a track and packing up loads of them in a lost folder.
Frizzy P: the rollercoaster ride of emotions you go through in the creative process. You know, from this is great to this is s**t.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
Mr Cole: Practice.
Frizzy P: No advice, just listening to your gut.
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Frizzy P & Mr Cole's new single 'The Bigger Man Sank' is available to stream now. Check it out in the player below.