The English-turned-Australian producer and vocalist Deutsch Duke has released two songs prior to "Battleground", but as far as catching our ears goes, this new track is definitely the first to do so. Possessing an electronic flavor that instantly asks for attention along with a heavy dose of R&B, Duke is putting his name beside the front-runners of the particular musical blend. Pounding kicks, emotive chords, and ingenious percussive elements make up the veneer coating of the piece, and as Duke's vocals dive in, the R&B wing glimmers rather alluringly. While the vocals get a hefty makeover through pitched-down sections and distorted filters, DD still manages to keep the instrumental's progression incredibly dynamic—and our interest intact.
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