THEGUUDS w/ Gabby Parafina, Roann, Kei & Lucas
Gabby Parafina - “Ur boyfriend”
Philippines-based Artist Gabby Parafina dropped his debut project, therapy, in August. This body of work consists of many flawless tracks, but one that stands out the most will “Ur boyfriend.” On his latest single, Parafina is laying his heart out for his love interest. He’s tired of playing games and yearns for a deeper connection. The production embodies Neo-soul with a mixture of modern chord progressions. The vocal textures Parafina uses to get his message across are enthralling. The writing is precise and purposeful, not wasting any space. Gabby Parafina is redirecting lo-fi R&B, and we’re excited to hear what else he has planned.
Roann & RL - “Love Doesn’t Live Here”
San Diego-based artist Roann never fails to amaze and continues to push R&B forward with her latest single, “Love Doesn’t Live Here,” featuring RL. On her latest single, Roann is ready to move on and is coming to terms with accepting her new perspective. She’s reflecting on the changes in the relationship that ultimately altered her feelings and believes the signs of a foreseen absence were clear. While she is being honest about her feelings, there’s a lack of ownership in her role, that’s kindly disgusted as miscommunication. RL provides a sense of balance and sympathy, but it’s too late. Roann flexes her vocals throughout the song, proving her skills as a songstress. It’s impossible not to be in awe by Roann’s harmonies, which bring balance to the submerging bass progressions in the background. Earlier this year, Roann dropped her single “Heaven On Earth,” We’re excited to hear what else she has planned for the future.
Kei - berserk
Boston, MA, artist Kei recently dropped her latest energetic single, “berserk.” Kei exudes confidence and steamrolls through the nostalgic production with witty lines and tongue-in-cheek rhyme schemes that highlight her character as an artist. Kei's verse is refreshing and energetic. The production feels Neptune-ish but in a respectful manner. Last May, Kei dropped her second EP, Terrible Two’s, and the year before, she dropped her debut EP, Baby Steps. We’re excited to see what else she has planned for the year!
Lucas - Zizou
Florida-based artist Lucas recently dropped his latest introspective single, “Zizou.” It’s Lucas's cadence and delivery that’s most infatuating about the track. The production feels dystopian, which suits perfectly for Lucas’s attitude and stage setting for him as an artist. On his latest single, Lucas is drawing a line between himself and others who are not cut from the same cloth as him. He’s embracing his uniqueness and understands his gift to the world may not be for everyone. Some sense of unorthodoxly feels refreshing hearing this track coming from the Florida area. Lucas is paving out his own and not waiting for others to catch up. In 2019, Lucas dropped his debut Palm Trees EP and followed up with another track in 2020, “Oceans.” We’re excited to see what else Lucas has planned!
