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Lay Luscious Debuts “9live$” Visual
Haitian-American music artist Lay Luscious releases her debut single, “9live$.” “9live$” is a track with a lot of bravado and spunk. The energetic song is laced with hard-hitting, catchy lyrics. The rising star demonstrates that she is a force to be reckoned with as she accompanied the release of “9live$” with a self-directed music video. Lay Luscious also served as the stylist for the music video and showed off her impressive dancing skills. The video perfectly accentuates the song’s theme, and Lay Luscious slays and exudes supreme confidence.
Although “9live$” may be Lay Luscious’ first single, she is less so a newcomer. She is a model, poet, rapper, songwriter, and influencer. Lay Luscious made special guest appearances in music videos for Ty Dolla $ign, Nef The Pharaoh, Saweetie, Priceless Da Roc, Blac Zac, and many more. She participated in various international poetry competitions such as Brave New Voices, and has worked with and opened up for notable talents such as Haiti Babii and Chris Gotti. Lay Luscious has starred in a variety of productions such being in an international Nike commercial, featuring in a Dolls Kill’s commercial catalog, modeling in LA Fashion Week – hosted by Angel Brinks, and appearing on WorldStarHipHop, WE tv, Oxygen, etc.
Lay Luscious has a lot more in the tank, and this is just the beginning. So, get live to “9live$” while we wait for her next song to go live.
Follow Lay Luscious on Instagram (@layluscious__).
“Balancing Act” by Vinyl Floor is a real treat. It is the sixth record from brothers Daniel and Thomas Charlie Pedersen sounds like it was made for right now and how they blend the ’60s and ’70s with modern elements never feels forced.
The production is clear and thoughtful. Every string, every horn, every vintage keyboard has space to exist. “Puppet Laureate” opens strong with real energy, while “The Swan of Eileen Lake” catches you off guard with folk warmth. “Adelaide” might be the best track, built on a lovely piano line with vocals that cut through cleanly. No hiding behind effects here.
The title track closes things out with the reflection the album’s been working toward. The core idea of finding hope in a fractured world could tip into despair easily, but Vinyl Floor stays honest about it. They’re not offering false comfort, but they’re not drowning either.
Progressive rock this restrained is rare. The arrangements serve the songs instead of overshadowing them. If anything, some moments could use more breathing room, but that’s small in a record made by people who clearly care about what they’re saying.
This is for anyone who wants rock that actually wrestles with real ideas. It counts for something.
You can listen here.
