: Kim Petras takes the perspective of the other woman, emphasizing materialistic desires and luxury brands like Fendi, Balenciaga, and Prada.
The "sped up" version of Sam Smith and Kim Petras' "Unholy" transforms the dark, menacing energy of the original into a high-octane hyperpop anthem. The official sped-up remix, often credited to Speed Radio and xxtristanxo , takes the original's gritty atmosphere and accelerates it into a viral-ready club track. Musical and Technical Analysis Sam Smith Ft. Kim Petras - Unholy (sped up)
Experience the increased tempo and energy of the official sped-up version here: Unholy (Sped Up) Sam Smith - Topic YouTube• Dec 22, 2022 : Kim Petras takes the perspective of the
: The original is in C♯ minor (using the Phrygian dominant mode ), but speeding it up naturally raises the pitch, giving Sam Smith's vocals a "nightcore" or chipmunk-like quality that emphasizes the track's hyperpop and trap elements. typically around 150-160 BPM
: Sam Smith acts as the narrator/gossip, exposing a husband who visits the Body Shop (a famous Los Angeles strip club) while his wife ("Mummy") remains unaware.
The sped-up version pushes the original tempo from 131 BPM to a significantly faster pace, typically around 150-160 BPM, creating a more frantic, urgent feel.