Lou Hayter Cherry On Top

Description

We love pop music. Youve probably noticed. Witness our vinyl love-ins with Kylie, Risn and Cassie if this has somehow passed you by. So when Lou Hayter (London-based musician, style-DJ to the stars, one of our besties) asked us to put her sumptuous funk-lite hit Cherry On Top on vinyl it felt like a neat fit. But this isnt just any old Be With record. We decided such a monumental track would make the perfect inaugural release on Be Pop, our new, most likely sporadically active, side-label.

For those not paying attention in 2005, Lou Hayter was the keyboardist in Mercury nominated electro-pop outfit New Young Pony Club (who were a really good band, beyond the hype, and arguably a little ahead of their time) and she is currently one half of electronic duo Tomorrows World, a project with Airs Jean-Benot Dunckel. Her comeback single Cherry On Top originally appeared in late October 2018, but as a digital only concern. Unsurprisingly it caused a blog stir (Gorilla vs Bear correctly gushed) and what seemed like 6 Musics entire roster of DJs had it on repeat.

But its not a proper single unless you can buy it in a record shop. So accordingly weve issued it as a full picture sleeve 12″, pressed on white vinyl. And just to make certain, the instrumental and a cappella are on the flip. This is our homage to the classic dance/pop 12″ singles of the late 80s and early 90s.

Riding an infectious sample of Marc Jordans yacht-rock classic Generalities, its a glistening, sun-soaked daydreamy jam, perfect for convertibles, pool parties, and roller-discos. Its quite delicious. Whilst its pop without question, it wouldnt be a Lou Hayter track without ice-cool nods to other magical genres; with Italo flecks and dream-pop vocals, this is cherry coloured funk indeed.

Cherry On Top screams Mighty Summer Pop Radio Anthem. We might have just missed the end of Summer 2019, but this 12″ comes out just in time for every summer from now until the end of time.

• Pressed on white vinyl
• Housed in picture sleeve
• First official vinyl release

BEPOP001 -Artist-Lou Hayter

• Internal ID: JIT
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 5 business days for this item’s shipment.**
• Released: 8/27/19
• Genre: Pop
• Format: Vinyl
• Format Detail: 12 Black