Sam Smith - Unholy (ft. Kim Petras) [ Perfectly Slowed & Reverb ] Now
You can listen to various versions of this edit on platforms like SoundCloud or YouTube Music . Sam Smith, Kim Petras - Unholy (slowed+reverb) - SoundCloud
: By reducing the speed, the heavy bass synths and 808s become more cavernous and menacing. You can listen to various versions of this
The "Slowed & Reverb" style—a subgenre rooted in hip-hop and vaporwave—is designed to evoke nostalgia and emotional depth. For "Unholy," this aesthetic leans into the "nightmare" or "ominous" quality of the track, making the chorus feel more like a ritual than a pop hook. For "Unholy," this aesthetic leans into the "nightmare"
The original track is celebrated for its unique music theory, specifically shifting between and C Phrigian dominant scales. This creates a natural dissonance often heard in Middle Eastern music or horror movie themes. : It follows a father leaving his children
: It follows a father leaving his children at home to visit a strip club (the "Body Shop") while his wife remains unaware.