Whether you're a hip-hop fan or not, it doesn't matter; you just need to enjoy moving, because that's exactly what you'll instinctively do once you tune into "clear out the room" by Korean-Australian five-piece alternative hip-hop outfit 1300.
The West Sydney group delivers a track that tastefully marries minimal production with experimental accents, creating a spacey groove that's impossible to resist.
Clocking in at just 2 minutes and 59 seconds, "clear out the room" pulls listeners in from the very first note, immersing them in the sonic world 1300 has crafted. Blending English and Korean lyrics with a driving beat, the track exudes an effortless confidence that radiates from its title to its verses, making it clear that 1300 is a group to watch.
The track's hypnotic lower-register refrain, "clear out the room," is instantly infectious, lodging itself in your head long after the song ends.
At the 1:53 mark, a subtle bass texture emerges, grounding the track further while introducing a fresh dynamic just before a rapid-fire rap passage takes over. It's a small but effective shift that keeps the song feeling engaging and unpredictable.
The video, produced by Raghav Rampal of VIDEOHEAD and directed and edited by Nerdie, with Elijah Flores serving as director of photography, matches the track's confident energy.
Minimal yet striking, it relies on bold backdrops of color and the chemistry between the members. 1300 doesn't need elaborate set pieces or complex choreography; they simply show up, lock in, and command attention.
To leave you with one final note, it's best not to go in with expectations. Just let the music wash over you and take you where it wants to go.
