Today, I stumbled upon a piece of work so professional that it’s almost surprising to hear it from an under-the-radar producer. This is P3PP3RLN with the track “A Chance To Start Again.” You know what wins me over the most? If I understood it correctly, this person simply creates music for the fun of it. No chasing trends, no big contracts or reach — just a pure, incredibly pleasant vibe for the inner circle.
This track is a strange blend of enveloping warmth and a subtle sense of inner rebellion. It starts softly: a trumpet and piano, making you think a typical, flowy jazz-hop is about to spill out. But a few seconds later, the bass kicks in. Not exactly aggressive, but rather “walking” with short, elastic steps, leading its own melody. Soon after, a sound emerges that resembles a plucked harp or some ancient lute. These quick finger-plucks create a unique rhythmic pattern we’re used to hearing in the best examples of old-school beatmaking. It adds a certain “premium” feel and a touch of light irony to the track, as if a medieval aesthetic suddenly found its way onto modern streets. If Google isn’t leading me astray, it’s more accurately called pizzicato — a technique you can hear in hits by 50 Cent or Dr. Dre.
The whole mix creates a peculiar experience. On one hand, you’re listening to a calm, almost weightless lo-fi, but on the other — somewhere deep down, there’s a pulsing drive. I think that’s the very energy of true independence. The author isn’t pressured by schedules or label demands; he just does what he likes, when he likes. This effortless vibe is a perfect fit for a regular coffee or smoke break, when you finally want to exhale but don’t want to “fall asleep” — you want to keep that inner fire.
And perhaps the real chance to start again appears exactly when we stop running for approval and simply catch the moment. After all, the loudest one isn’t the one trying to outshout the crowd, but the one who simply enjoys their own melody while the rest of the world is rushing off somewhere.
P.S. If you’re in the mood for more atmospheric journeys, check out our deep dive into Neo Tokyo Submarine Transport — another layer of cosmic chill for your playlist.
