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Kuda Drops Debut EP “52 BLUE”
Budding music artist Kuda kicked off the summer with his seventh single, “GET MINE.” The rising star closes out the summer with his debut EP, 52 BLUE. Kuda’s sound is reminiscent of platinum recording artists Lil Skies, NAV, and Yeat. The five-track EP balances its poetic, somber tones with hard-hitting, catchy beats and lyrics.
The EP starts off with the song, “Lift Off.” Kuda takes off in “Lift Off.” His smooth flow blends well with the bouncy, wavy instrumental. Track two, “Get Hiya,” is a sleek, laidback track about getting geeked. It is the first song on the EP that features renowned music artist Stephen Jailon. Both artists spit relatable, cool bars. The next song, “It Ain’t No Gift,” is a personal favorite as it is motivational. The song stresses being oneself, grinding, and chasing dreams. Kuda delivers a pointed message to haters. Track four, “Roll Tha Dice,” is the penultimate song of the EP and the second song to feature Stephen Jailon. The record has a uniquely arranged beat that is cleverly controlled chaos. The two artists shine with their vibey flows and witty metaphors. “Nothin2Lose” is the closer and fittingly so. The track makes listeners feel inspired and head bob with glee.
Kuda does a great job in delivering the vibes and messages that he wanted to in 52 BLUE. “52 Blue is the nickname of a whale that famously communicated at a frequency that no other whale could understand.” Kuda continues: “As someone who has mental illnesses and has floated throughout every type of social group throughout my life, I feel truly alone at times. I cope by making a lot of money and partying my a** off. The songs on this EP represent the duality of my life, my lonely and pained inner world versus my exterior.”
52 BLUE is an immaculate body of work. From the mixing and mastering to the beats to the lyrical content, 52 BLUE is chock full of high-quality bangers. Press play on 52 BLUE today!
Follow Kuda on Instagram: @kuda_nc.
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British alt-R&B and UK rap dynamo Léks Rivers is back, and he’s pulling no punches with his electrifying new EP, Pulp Noir, out now! This three-track stunner is a manifesto of freedom, truth, and unapologetic self-expression.
Blending R&B with an experimental hip-hop twist, Pulp Noir is steeped in the bold energy of artists like Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and Michael Jackson, but Léks isn’t content to imitate. Instead, he serves up his signature mix of grime, Afroswing, and opulent hip-hop, creating a soundscape that’s purely his own. Pulp Noir is a sonic rush, an invitation to shake off the mundane and dive into the thrill of being yourself.
Each track on Pulp Noir is like a page from a handbook of self-liberation, with one golden rule: you have to jump in with both feet! “I wanted this EP to be an instruction manual on love with one step—you have to go through it,” Léks explains. The EP brims with youthful energy, playful wit, and a fearless spirit that urges listeners to be bold and live for the moment. As Léks puts it, “What you seek is in the place you’re most scared to go!”
With its infectious rhythms, edgy beats, and heart-stopping hooks, Pulp Noir will have you dancing and thinking, and maybe even daring yourself to be a little more honest.
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