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OWBY Explores Love and Resilience in New Anthem “Closer”
OWBY, an anonymous digital artist and songwriter, delivers a profound exploration of love, uncertainty, and the search for meaning in his latest single, “Closer.” A genre-defying anthem, the track weaves together melancholic sonics with uplifting messages, offering listeners a powerful narrative of resilience and healing.
Built on a foundation of grand instrumentation, “Closer” masterfully blends elements of New Wave, early 2000s R&B, modern hip-hop, and electro to create a deeply immersive sonic experience. Intricate plucks and beats punctuate the refreshing vocals, guiding the listener through a journey of perseverance and hope. The song’s themes center around time as a healer, pushing us toward brighter futures despite the struggles that may weigh us down.
OWBY’s emotional vocal delivery and captivating production showcase his unique ability to blur the lines between music, technology, and visual storytelling. The enigmatic artist continues to push boundaries with his innovative approach to sound and narrative, crafting human stories that resonate on both emotional and sonic levels.
“Closer” cements OWBY’s status as a fresh and powerful talent, drawing us into his evolving musical world with each release. As he continues to intrigue audiences with his ability to fuse sound and story, OWBY’s place in the digital music landscape only grows stronger.
Emcee/Producer Toneyboi has re-emerged from a busy year (including work with Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine & Jae Skeese) to drop a new single. “No Scale” Produced by ILL Tone (Elcamino, Lloyd Banks) is the first leak from the forthcoming LP, Patience Pays. To drop on 11/27.
Listen to “No Scale”: https://on.soundcloud.com/JZY7s6q4mx4auwhk6
Patience Pays will be Toneyboi’s first release under the Piff Music Empire logo and features appearances by Jamal Gasol, Jae Skeese, Mickey Diamond, Napoleon Da Legend, L-Biz, DNTE, Gaine$, Skate Cobain, RoCook and Iyam. In addition to ILL Tone’s work on the single, production is handled by Camouflage Monk, AGE, Nom, DNTE as well as Toneyboi himself.
With close to two decades in the game Toneyboi has been a fixture on the Buffalo, NY scene, coming up alongside Camouflage Monk, Daringer, Jae Skeese and others. In addition to his own musical skills, he has contributed greatly to the region by throwing events under the ArtDealer name as well as providing engineering skills and live sound to the Griselda Records and Drumwork Music camps.
Earlier this year Toneyboi also released the Weekend At Toney’s EP, which is also available via all streaming platforms.
More Info: https://www.instagram.com/iamtoneyboi/
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