HiiDE sounds like you're being given quick flashes into an alternate realm of whimsical creatures and spirits, not too dissimilar to the incredible work of her GLOO group affiliate Iglooghost, but now featuring a typically softer texture and BABii's distinctly beautiful voice.

I'm reminded of Zora Jones's debut project, in that they're both electronic albums that sound like an offshoot of another artist (Sinjin Hawke for Zora, and Iglooghost for BABii) whom they've collaborated with, but I ... read more

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BABii's music sounds like the soundtrack to a kindergarten for elves, faries and pastel demons. I'm not huge on everything here, but she can whip up a good instrumental more often than not. The main attraction is her voice though, it's light and restrained with an aire of magic to it. She really lifts her own music up just because of how great her voice is on many of the tracks, not to mention the wistful and smooth background vocals. It all culminates into this feeling of magical bliss, but ... read more

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Project Artist Discography Deep Dive: BABii 1/6

Deep dive time!!!! I was introduced by BABii with Daredeviil2000 and that was one of the best albums I have heard. So why not discover more. This debut is strong showing her skills as a DJ and her vocal performance. Let me say that her vocals ARE NOT for everyone. If you are not a fan of British vocals this album will pass you because my guilty pleasure is saying that UK based artists just are better. A lot of glitch and futurism shown ... read more

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