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The Hard Way

by PNAU & Khalid

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It’s big scale contemporary pop at its finest, with PNAU’s sublime synthpop providing the towering melodies and supremely confident hook that allows Khalid’s starry vocal majesty to shine.

The two artists lean into each other’s individual worlds to establish a depth of feeling. Khalid’s lovelorn lyricism and sentimental emotions are complemented by PNAU’s ability to evoke nostalgic ‘80s sonic elements within a modernistic production. The combination creates some truly special.

"We are so very excited to share this with you. Working with Khalid has been an absolute dream, we hope this song shall live in your hearts like it does ours. Big love, PNAU."

Khalid adds, “It's just awesome, it's feel-good but then the lyrics have that melancholy, bittersweet thing about them. It's that juxtaposition, that the lyrics are heartbreakingly sad but if you listen to the song you can't help but smile. Those are my favourite songs, the ones that contradict. Just waiting for the world to hear it, they're going to attach to it and just love it..”

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released March 10, 2023
‘The Hard Way’ is written by PNAU and Khalid, mixed by Peter Mayes and mastered by Sterling Sound.

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