“Flip Dat”, a debut single by North London producer Otim, is difficult to pin down genre-wise, and that's why it caught our attention. Inspired by UKG, mid-90s jungle cut-ups and DJ Dellish’s genre fluidity, Rover delivers a flip as diverse as his production style. Otim’s style combines a whimsical curiosity about sound with the confidence that already seems to set them apart as a fresh voice within R&B.
The track highlights Otim’s distinct approach: soulful melodies laced with electronic textures that seem both intimate and futuristic. With every beat and harmony, there is a feeling of emotional honesty, though the production fans in unexpected directions to conjure both smooth landscapes and glitchy ones. It’s this tug between warmth and experimentation that makes “Flip Dat” sound fresh today.
Otim's artistry deeply connects to his personal experiences, expressing resilience and vulnerability in each sonic choice. The sheen of late-night cityscapes, UK club culture and the struggle of navigating life as a Black, disabled producer shapes the mood and rhythm of the track, with everyday factors working as narrative tools. What results is a sound deeply human but also undeniably otherworldly.
Otim shows that imaginative and honest use of the modern R&B format knows no bounds. The single positions them as a producer who is not afraid to push and break moulds and produces music with as much emotional power as audible impact. For listeners in search of a new take on R&B, this debut is the powerful introduction to Otim’s wide-ranging, genre-fluid world.