In an industry where authenticity is becoming rare, Kuda boldly marches to the center stage with his latest EP, “52 Blue.” This 13-minute listen is a five-track collection that is loaded with honest reflections about internal struggles, society, and coping mechanisms which were hidden in clever metaphors throughout the whole EP that also talks about the artist’s journey in fame and fortune.
“52 Blue” is a title derived from the story of the famous 52-hertz whale, who has caused a craze in the scientific community as well as on the web. While this whale has never really been identified nor found, it communicates in a unique and incomprehensible manner. It uses a different frequency than the other whales, making it hard for them to communicate, which is a metaphor fo being isolated and not able to connect with people around them. This reflects Kuda’s inner struggles with loneliness, and his external swag character is a coping mechanism as expressed through the words of his lyrics.
The EP starts off strong with the track “Lift Off.” This song immediately catches the attention of the listeners through its energetic beats, as it sets a strong mood with Kuda’s dynamic and confident rapping skills. His fast-paced and clear delivery of the song deserves a highlight, backed up by its sophisticated instrumentation and production through rhythmic and sharp beats that accentuate its powerful message of overcoming hardships through passionate determination.
Moving on to the second track, “Get Hiya,” a total banger, The mood shifts because of its pounding beats, which cool off the heat of the previous song that was offered. In particular, for this track, Kuda’s voice was transformed using the clever tool of sound effects, making these layers refreshing to the ears and impactful at the same time. On the other hand, the track “It Ain’t No Gift” comes with powerful beats that showcase Kuda’s full embrace of raw quality of emotions and authenticity of work. This track presents two contrasting natures of Kuda’s life, one being the one that acknowledges the hardship that he goes through and the other is packed with his aggressive confidence towards his craft. Kuda rightfully cemented the full idea of him being one true GOAT in his profession as an artist with his ease of going back and forth between the power of his performance and the depth that it has.
For the fourth track, “Roll Da Dice,” Kuda once again proves his prowess as a storyteller as he delivers a powerful performance of spitfire rap through this song. This piece is loaded with addictive rhythms and beats that showcase the gambles that Kuda has to go through in his life to become who he is right now. This track reeks of spontaneity and recklessness, which brings us to the last track, “Nothin2Lose,” which talks about taking risks in his life but ultimately pushing forward because the man is always winning. Despite all his inner doubts, the song depicts his triumph, which is perfectly punctuated through each throw of lines on this ending track.
Finally, 52 Blue is a promising EP, offering a unique listening experience for the listeners to have. The clever use of voice effects, top-notch instrumentation, and innovative elements in its production definitely highlighted the overall experience. With the way each song was crafted, you will know how everything was carefully worked through by Kuda and his team. This track showcases Kuda’s persona as an artist; it showcases his serious and introspective views on life and his confidence in his music at the same time. This EP is enjoyable, engaging, thrilling, and most definitely a worthy listen from start to finish.
So, watch out for “52 Blue” by Kuda! August 31, 2024 streaming on all your favorite platforms. Don’t forget to give Kuda some support and follow him on his social media accounts too! Get updated with his latest music and releases! Stream “52 Blue” now!
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Born and raised in one of the 7000-ish islands in the Philippines, a self-proclaimed professional fangirl, with a degree in Biology. She probably annoy the people around her so much for not speaking and speaking too much. A frustrated writer, yes!
