Pauli The PSM Wants You To Call Him ‘Daddy’ In New Single [Premiere]
Photo by Sonia Balzak
Everybody loves someone with some money to burn, and no one knows that better than Pauli the PSM. His latest single “daddy” is premiering exclusively with OnesToWatch — an ode to excess, with a healthy dose of irony about the rat race.
“Can you pay my rent?” a woman’s voice asks at the top of the track, which then launches into a driving beat and Pauli admitting to the listeners that he “might donate” his cash — or he “might just flex.”
The production is smooth and tight, perfect for a packed club dancefloor, as Pauli boldly tells us “you can call me daddy.” They get an assist from rising R&B/pop artist Valé, who gets her own verse to tell Pauli, “ I know you’re dying for me to come and call you daddy.”
The song comes with some self-awareness, as the artist explains, “Hate the system // play the game, though.” It’s an attitude Pauli hoped would shine through on the track.
"'daddy' marks the return of my braggadocious alter ego, Prosecco Pauli — a relic from my former days as a DJ in New York City,” he said in a statement about the song. “It’s a playful take on money, power and excess, living somewhere between flexing and taking the piss out of the flex.”
Pauli pointed to the line, “Money talks, but I’m conflicted” as the “best” way to sum up “daddy”’s message, explaining that it’s all about “enjoying the game while questioning the system we’re all playing in.”
“I’ve been a fan of Valé since her single 'OOP,' produced by Heavy Mellow, who also produced my first single 'I Don’t Care,' so this collaboration feels like a full circle moment,” they added.
“daddy” is a bold, brash declaration of wealth, with production that makes you feel like you’re on the dancefloor with Pauli as he shows off his dough. We can’t wait to hear the full project next year!
For fans in NYC, Pauli The PSM will be appearing in person at Rough Trade Below, on Thursday, October 22nd at 6pm, for Club Pookie - a special night bringing together new music, dancing, and connection. More info here.
Listen to "daddy" below:
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