Unnayanaa & Mal Griot take a sonic trip on ‘I Tried It’

Unnayanaa has dropped his latest track, ‘I Tried It’, featuring Brooklyn-born vocalist Mal Griot—a hypnotic fusion of Afro-house, funk, and soul that pulls you in from the first beat.

Right off the bat, the track out via Wind Horse Records hits hard with punchy percussion, laying the foundation for Mal Griot’s smooth, spoken-word delivery.

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He recounts a past mind-bending psychedelic trip, his words weaving seamlessly into the groove.

As his story unfolds, so does the track—building layer by layer with infectious rhythms, groove-heavy elements, and unexpected twists that mirror the euphoric unpredictability of a psychedelic experience.

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Rooted in the bounce and warmth of ’90s house yet laced with modern flourishes, ‘I Tried It’ feels like a lost classic—resurfaced and reimagined for today’s dance floors.

The hook—"dancing in the dark"—lingers long after the music fades, with the memory of a fun-loving carefree track that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and it’s one we’re eager to hear more of when summer comes.

Listen to Unnayanaa and Mal Griot’s ‘I Tried It’ here.

Henry Cooper is a Writer at Mixmag Asia. Follow him on Instagram.

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