With his ‘summertime all the time’ motto in tow, Viceroy teams up with fellow brother-in-vibes Penguin Prison to put out new single ‘The Life’. No stranger to the pool party aesthetic, on the new single Viceroy champions his own unique brand of lush, Tropi-cool house disco, that pairs perfectly with his extensive Hawaiian shirt collection, giving us a glimpse of ‘The Life’ we should be all aspiring to this summer.
The last twelve months have seen Viceroy making serious waves, a stellar year full of big-name collaborations, chart-topping remixes, and buzz-blog no. 1’s. With the release of his breakout single, ‘Dream of Bombay’ in 2013, his recurrent and now infamous ‘Jet Life’ remix series, a-list remixes for the likes of Lady Gaga, Passion Pit and Maroon5 and some resplendent re-edits, Viceroy has established himself as a man with a serious ear and discerning touch, ‘The Life’ is set to push him well beyond the party time circuit.
A blazing guitar rift dripping in summertime vibes opens “The Life”, which lead into Penguin Prison’s vocal hook, that’ll have us all singing along over the coming months. Paired with horns and a killer percussion line, Viceroy has penned a definitive summer jam, that’ll be soundtracking balmy late-nights and lazy days poolside.
Over 10 million Soundcloud plays, multiple Hype Machine #1s, collaborations in the world of fashion and technology, including a limited edition bathing suit with Win Win Beachwear,Viceroy is the living epitome of his mantra ‘Summertime All The Time’. It’s a credence that is serving him well.