A deep, sub-heavy 808 or a warm analog Moog-style bass. Rhythm & Structure
Sparse piano with a spoken word sample from the track.
Sparse patterns with occasional triplets to add tension. Composition:
Add haunting, pitched-down background vocal pads.
Keep it between 85–92 BPM to maintain the "slow-burn" vibe.
Apply heavy parallel compression on the drums to give them that "punchy" Jagged-era grit.
Kick drops out occasionally to let the lyrics breathe.
Cut the high-end frequencies on the piano to create a "muffled" effect.