Taken from ‘Air Album’, ‘For Us’ is the piece that pushes our attention towards Baltimore-based rapper and creative Ja-Wan, on this occasion teaming up with fellow talents Karis Lovechild and YG Teck. The record comes with an expansive and rich music video directed by Offbucks Films and executive-produced by LabelHeem, taking viewers into the streets and truly capturing the raw imagery that propels the song.
From a sonic standpoint, ‘For Us’ feels bold and intense, with the balance between Ja-Wan and YG Teck’s hard-hitting flow and Karis Lovechild’s luscious vocals working very well. It’s a push-and-pull that invites the listeners in, certainly catchy and groovy. Drawing from contemporary hip-hop as well as the classics, the track’s production sees Jones Shorty at the helm, with Will ‘Usani’ Hicks II serving as executive producer.
Delving deeper into the meaningful ethos that lies behind ‘For Us’, we are told: “The track’s recurring hook turns on a familiar shift in loyalty: people who keep their distance until money starts coming in. Its verses stay close to ambition, suspicion, work, and the question of who deserves a place beside you when circumstances change.” We appreciate Ja-Wan’s critical honesty, as he approaches his new material with integrity and purpose.
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