Songs of the year, number 21: Desire Marea - Tavern Kween [Single Mix] (Official Video)

A euphoric, soaring, almost otherworldly slice of mesmerising disco, this single also serves as an elegant salute on the part of Marea to his aunts, who would haunt the male dominated taverns of Amandawe in pursuit of good times and empowerment. It is a gorgeously atmospheric piece, timeless and stylish. 

Desire Marea - Tavern Kween [Single Mix] (Official Video)

I can't remember exactly what the story is behind this track but, if I remember rightly, it's an elegant salute to  Desire Marea's aunts and their boldness is going out, having a good time, and entering and enjoying themselves in very male dominated social spaces, such as taverns. It has an evocative urgency that feels very summer 2021.