From The Start

From The Start

"From The Start" is a song about the pain of unrequited love, about watching someone you care about fall for someone else. The track, by -Prey, ZMAJOR, zxnc, and Emrld!, was released on 6 November 2025 as part of the EP "From The Start (Funk)." It is a short, punchy piece of funk music, the kind of track that has been gaining popularity in the underground scene.

The song opens with a confession of pain. "I don't need reminders of how you don't feel the same / Oh, the burning pain / Listening to you harp on 'bout some new soulmate / She's so perfect, blah, bl..." It is a song about the agony of hearing someone talk about their new love, about the way that every word feels like a knife. The narrator is trying to move on, but they cannot escape the reminders of what they have lost.

The EP includes several versions of the song, including slowed, super slowed, ultra slowed, and nightcore versions. This is a common practice in the funk and phonk scene, where artists release multiple versions of the same track to appeal to different moods and listening contexts. The original version is short and punchy, while the slowed versions have a more hypnotic, atmospheric quality.

The production is bright and energetic, with a beat that makes you want to move. The song has a playful quality, even though the lyrics are about heartbreak, and that contrast is part of its appeal. It is the kind of track that you can dance to, but also the kind of track that you can listen to alone in your room, lost in your thoughts.

For a reviewer, "From The Start" is a strong example of the modern funk sound. It is a song that is both catchy and emotionally resonant, a track that captures the pain of unrequited love with real energy. The collaboration between -Prey, ZMAJOR, zxnc, and Emrld! works well, and the EP's multiple versions show the artists' willingness to experiment with different sounds. It is a compelling release, and it suggests that these artists are worth watching.