Ecstasy Meets Agony in RayRay and Softest Hard’s New Single, “Fall Apart”

by Michael Ryan · Published September 20, 2024

Hearts race and splinter in "Fall Apart," the new collaboration from RayRay and Softest Hard, out now on Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records.

True to form, the two artists have crafted a hyperactive house beat that refuses to relent. But this time around, its energy belies its emotional core, serving as a relentless metronome measuring out the moments of a love's decay.

RayRay and Softest Hard's vocals oscillate between ecstasy and agony through bittersweet lyrics that capture the electric, in-the-moment thrill of passion and the static aftermath of its dissolution. The saccharine highs of their upbeat production give way to the acrid taste of that loss, like a honey-drizzled dessert that—underneath its sweetness—hides a hidden depth of sadness.

RayRay says the track is meant to "show a different side" of both producers, who are known for pushing the tempo to the bleeding edge.

"I've known Softest Hard for quite a while, and we finally had the chance to collaborate on a track together," explains the Taiwanese dance music star. "While creating this song, I was inspired to combine uplifting melodies and rhythms to craft a song about heartbreak—something I feel I'm quite good at."

Watch the official music video for "Fall Apart" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.

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