Girl Talk Teams up with T-Pain and Yaeji for Uplifting New Single “Believe in Ya”
girl Talk,the mastermind behind genre-blending mashups,has returned with a fresh and vibrant single titled “Believe in Ya.” Released on Wednesday, the track features grammy-winning artist T-Pain and the innovative Yaeji, creating a sonic experience that’s as eclectic as it is inspiring.
The song is built around a sample from Change’s 1981 disco hit “Hold tight,” layered with a touch of French House influence,according to a press release. This marks the second collaboration between Girl Talk and T-pain, following their 2019 track “Getcha Roll On.”
In the sweeping chorus, T-Pain delivers a motivational anthem, singing, “I got faith in ya/you can do it, you can do it/I believe in ya baby, put your all into it/Get your back up off the wall.” Yaeji then enters seamlessly, urging listeners to “Repeat it and play it back/Follow me and T-Pain singing/The messages are ringing/I have faith in you and you got to trust the process to 3, 2, 1. repeat on loop.”
Girl Talk, whose real name is Gregg Gillis, expressed his excitement about the collaboration. “T-Pain is a living legend, and an absolute master of his craft. It was an honor to make music with him again,” he said. “I was excited about getting T-Pain on some sample-based production. He has such a distinctive vocal style, and I wanted to put it into a complimentary but unique musical environment. I wanted to give him a different sound, something that takes elements from the past but transforms it into a modern style.”
Gillis also shared his enthusiasm for Yaeji’s contribution. “Once the T-Pain parts were finished, I thought it would be amazing to have Yaeji on the song. Her vocal style is obviously really different from T-Pain, and I loved how it worked as a contrasting element.Yaeji also provided the synth part that we ended up using as an outro.”
Yaeji echoed the sentiment, calling the collaboration a joyful experience. “It was a joy to create music that’s positive and uplifting, especially alongside T-Pain and Girl Talk,” she remarked.
This release adds to Girl Talk’s extraordinary legacy. His 2006 album Night ripper was included in Rolling Stone’s “250 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century So Far,” described as a “42-minute continuous work” that “never lets up, making for a relentlessly joyful party record packed with intriguing juxtapositions.”
Key Highlights of “Believe in Ya”
| Aspect | Details |
|————————–|—————————————————————————–|
| Artists | Girl Talk, T-Pain, Yaeji |
| Sample | Change’s 1981 disco track “Hold Tight” |
| Influence | French House |
| Previous Collaboration| Girl Talk and T-Pain’s 2019 track “Getcha Roll On” |
| Album Mention | Night Ripper featured in Rolling Stone’s “250 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century So Far” |
Listen to “Believe in Ya” on Spotify and let the uplifting vibes take over.
This collaboration is a testament to the power of blending diverse talents and styles, creating a track that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking. With its infectious energy and motivational message,“Believe in Ya” is poised to become a standout anthem for 2023.
