Welcome to 'Aquasia': a cinematic EP blending Geylang Crunk with an imaginary marine utopia

Owe Money Pay Money aka O$P$ has been pushing Singapore's creative boundaries through their homegrown sound and style called Geylang Crunk. Now, they're diving even deeper into uncharted waters with their latest release, 'Aquasia'; a five-track EP that fuses a modern genre with a fascinating aquatic world.

Teaming up with Benedict & Palmer, Zoosh33 Music, Metamo Industries, and The MeshMinds Foundation, O$P$ invites listeners on an immersive journey through an audiovisual wonderland.

'Geylang Crunk' was first introduced to us by O$P$ through The METAMOVERSE as an immersive music album. Each track and music video act as chapters in the futuristic narrative set in Neo-Santara, a city-state ravaged by feedback loops. This 3D animated and virtual reality experience pushes the boundaries of music and storytelling. Collaborating with regional artists, O$P$ creates a captivating hybrid album that transports listeners to an imaginative world.

Speaking to Mixmag Asia, Metamo Industries' Creative Director, Race Krehel, shared "It has been a labour of love over the past decade building the stories, characters, and world and we are extremely excited that it is in a place to finally begin sharing it with the public."

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They've adapted the same principles for 'Aquasia' but this time with added context — through intricate sound design and captivating visuals, 'Aquasia' offers a fresh perspective on the challenges posed by rising sea levels and climate change. Each track represents a distinct meta-world within the 'Aquasia' universe, crafting a fully realised narrative that transcends the physical realm.

Each of the official music videos from the 5-track EP gives an insight to the visual marine dreamscapes.

Watch the video for ‘不跟流行’ below.

Watch the video for ‘The Ether’ below.

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Not only does 'Aquasia' set the stage for O$P$'s forthcoming Geylang Crunk-fuelled EP, but it also marks the collaborative label's debut in the realm of spatial audio on Apple Music and TIDAL.

Additionally, the EP's title track receives a hedonistic dancefloor treatment by internationally renowned Singaporean DJ & producer, Aldrin. Listen to his remix here.

O$P$ 'Aquasia' is out now on Zoosh33 Music. Dive in here.