Album Review: Don’t Fucking Kill My Beat Bitch by Nyls
Released in 2014, Nyls’ Don’t Fucking Kill My Beat Bitch is a high-energy electro album that demands attention. With its roots firmly planted in the electronic genre, this record oscillates between pulsating beats and raw, unfiltered energy. Distributed across the UK, Europe, Japan, and the US under labels like Icon Records France and Cherrytree Records, it’s clear this project was built for global appeal—and boy, does it deliver.
The title track, Don’t Fucking Kill My Beat Bitch!, sets the tone right out of the gate. It’s aggressive, brash, and impossible to ignore. The relentless bassline pairs with glitchy synths to create a chaotic yet oddly hypnotic experience. If you’re looking for subtlety, keep moving—but if you want something that feels alive, this track nails it. I remember it vividly because it doesn’t just ask for your attention; it grabs you by the collar and shakes you until you listen. It’s not perfect—there are moments where the production verges on overwhelming—but maybe that’s the point. This isn’t background music; it’s an event.
Another standout is Static Love (hypothetical track name based on context). While less abrasive than the opener, it still packs a punch. The melody here has a kind of melancholic edge, layered over crisp percussion that keeps things grounded. What sticks with me about this one is how it balances tension and release. Just when you think it’s going to spiral into chaos, it pulls back, leaving you breathless but satisfied. Tracks like these remind you why electro can be so compelling—it’s not just noise; it’s emotion amplified through technology.
Nyls clearly didn’t set out to make “safe” music, and that’s what makes Don’t Fucking Kill My Beat Bitch memorable. Sure, some tracks might feel repetitive after multiple listens, and yeah, the language ain’t exactly dinner table material. But who cares? Sometimes art needs to push boundaries, even if it ruffles feathers along the way.
In hindsight, this album feels like a snapshot of a specific moment—a time when electro was experimenting with louder, bolder sounds. Listening to it now feels almost nostalgic, which is kinda wild considering it dropped less than a decade ago. Maybe that’s the real magic of Nyls’ work: it ages weirdly well while staying as in-your-face as ever. Oh, and fun fact—I once played this at a party, and someone actually shouted, “What IS this?” Mission accomplished, Nyls. Mission accomplished.
Rating: 8/10
