It’s been two years since Pretty Sick (aka Sabrina Fuentes) released her full-length debut, Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile, but today she’s returned with the announcement of her new Streetwise EP. It arrives June 27 via Dirty Hit, and she’s previewing the next era with its title track.
“Streetwise” presents an experimental turn for the NYC indie artist, reflecting the grit of the city she was raised in. Fuentes worked with Swedish producer — and longtime Drain Gang and Sad Boys collaborator — Woesum, where they tapped into heavier electronic and dance influences. The result is wholly different than anything she’s released, riding glitchy textures and a thwacking beat while laying down mercilessly cool lines about running around NYC (“Everyone’s a gossip, everyone’s trash/But I don’t mind the company when I’m just blowing cash”).
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Check out the video for “Streetwise,” directed by Fuentes and shot by Jason Isip, below.
