THEGUUDS// lamuse, Wakai, Rugby Wild & LUCA
lamuse - “Reddit”
NY-based rapper lamuse kicks off the year with her latest single “Reddit” featuring Dachelle. Lamuse has been honing in our sound and craft for the past couple of years with her solo work and also music alongside her collective thebaremax. On her latest single, she raps about the ins and outs of dating and the different perceptions of love that come to light as the relationship continues. Supported by the soothing vocals of Dachelle who zig zags out of different pockets on her verse, creating a divine spiral depicting the blissful attractions of courtship. Last year, lamuse dropped two EP’s months away from each other and is expected to drop her follow-up project weeks from now.
Wakai - “Send Off”
Baton Rouge artist Wakai commences the new year with his latest energized single “Send Off.” The track resonates with those good moments of hanging with your friends while driving your parent's car. Blasting the radio and fuckin up your parent's presets. Last year April, Wakai released Away Game Vol.2, which tampered around plush soul samples and lazy deliveries that creates a realm of zen-like. Looking forward to whatever he’s working on next.
LUCA - “Serotonin”
Harlem native LUCA dropped his single “Serotonin,” which displays a superb balance between modern R&B and alternative music. The hazy melodies, supported by the striking guitar riffs develop a unique sound, that feels subdued in heartache but smothered in reassurance. LUCA’s voice is comforting and visual on his self-produced track. This being LUCA’s only single, we’re looking forward to seeing where he takes his music for 2022.
Rugby Wild - “Say What!”
LA-based rapper Rugby Wild dropped his latest sonic offering last year in December titled Thumbs Up. This project varies in sound and Wild’s delivery is refreshing. The cool thing about the project is it's hard to lay a finger on where Wild gets his inspiration from. The production zig-zags between calming samples and punching trap drums highlight his ability to balance classic and modern hip-hop elements. “Say What!” is one of the standout tracks from the body of work, Wild explains his perseverance to defeat the odds against him. With the use of flawless tonality and emotion-driven lyricism, he’s positioning himself to push the creative envelope further.
