With “Junk,” Kodak Kid marks his return by throwing a sun-drenched party for the heartbroken. The track is a genre-warping concoction that defies easy categorization, blending golden-era hip-hop with flashes of jazz, Latin rhythm, and lo-fi indie haze.
There’s a real sense of emotional sparring throughout the song, like moving your body to distract your heart from what it’s feeling. The production, courtesy of Dilip Harris (King Krule), leans into this tension beautifully. It’s unconventional yet warm, distorted yet playful. Meanwhile, Seye Adelekan’s bassline anchors the groove with effortless swagger, weaving through shifting moods with clarity and soul.
Kodak Kid channels alienation into movement and sorrow into sway. His sound is barrier-breaking, inviting indie heads, hip-hop lovers, and dream pop fans to the same sunlit rooftop. Even if you’re running on emotional fumes, this track offers a space to catch your breath and dance it out.
As comeback singles go, “Junk” isn’t interested in shouting for attention; it knows you’re already listening. It’s a hypnotic, summer-warped reminder that joy and grief can share the same beat. For anyone stumbling through the season with a cracked smile, Kodak Kid just handed over your new anthem.