San Francisco–based artist southpaw collaborates with rising alt-rap/R&B talent Era 51 on “? Myself,” a smooth, soulful production that radiates calm confidence and introspection. Blending relaxed, nostalgic atmospherics with an infectious, magnetic vocal presence exuding hip-hop stylishness, the track highlights southpaw’s knack for curating underground voices while embracing lyrical themes of self-growth, healing, and present-minded clarity.
Warming synths and mellow keys craft an intoxicating soundscape right away, seamlessly accompanied by Era 51’s riveting vocal presence. A cathartic progression from self-doubt to inner confidence is on display. “Life is moving real fast, but I stopped living in my past,” the vocals begin, motivating in its appreciation for the present self. “The older I get the more I stop being impatient,” the introspection continues, embracing experience as a source for learning rather than overattachment.
The closing lines continue to exude genuineness as a trait worth treasuring. “Fully loaded and magnetic, a raw energy, I’m a never be synthetic,” Era 51’s vocals close, continuing to hypnotize amidst the lovely assortment of dreamy keys and click-clacking rhythmic crispness. Themes of personal healing and poise wholly resonate within a grippingly precise vocal delivery, complemented by a soundscape that delights in its serene glow. “? Myself” is a thorough success from southpaw and Era 51.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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