Sam Smith - Unholy (ft. Kim Petras) [ Perfectly Slowed & Reverb ] May 2026

: Kim Petras’ verse, which focuses on designer brands like Fendi and Balenciaga , takes on a more surreal, almost hypnotic tone in this version.

The "Slowed & Reverb" treatment of hit "Unholy" transforms the high-energy club track into a haunting, atmospheric experience. By stretching the tempo and layering it with deep echo, this version emphasizes the song's darker themes of infidelity and clandestine secrets. Atmosphere & Soundscape : Kim Petras’ verse, which focuses on designer

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. Atmosphere & Soundscape The original track is celebrated

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"

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.

The slowed-down pace forces the listener to sit with the narrative of the song: