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Serayah Releases 7-Track EP “Flutter”

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Serayah has released her latest EP, titled Flutter. The project, released via BeGenius Records, consists of seven tracks from the California-based singer and actress. Flutter includes features from Lady London and Village Boy Prince, who joins forces with Serayah on the single “Love or Die.” The previously released single, “F.B.B.” also appears on the tracklist. It is her first release since 2020’s Ray EP and her third overall project.

Serayah made her debut with 2018’s Addicted EP.  With a run-time of twenty minutes, Flutter combines vintage with modern R&B for seven songs that explore a variety of sounds and tempos. On her latest EP, Serayah channels the aesthetics of 2000’s R&B while keeping things fresh with contemporary production. The project serves as a reminder to those who know her for her roles in various movies and TV shows. 

Read More: Serayah Returns With Slow-Burning R&B Jam “P.O.V.”

Acting Has Kept Serayah Busy

Many may know Serayah for her acting, but she got her start in television by utilizing her skills as a singer. Her first big role in a series was playing pop star Tiana Brown on Empire, starting in 2015. The show ran for six seasons, with its final season airing in 2020. Serayah played a starring role, but she also lent her voice to the show’s soundtrack. Her role as Tiana Brown propelled her into mainstream recognition, as both an actress and a singer. She has appeared in multiple music videos for the likes of Chris Brown, Diddy, and her boyfriend Joey Bada$$. 

Since Empire ended, Serayah has kept herself busy with acting, appearing in numerous films and landing roles in notable TV shows. She has been a mainstay in the Starz series BMF, as well as the most recent season of Wu-Tang: An American Saga. With a prolific acting career, Serayah has still made time to focus on music, consistently releasing singles and multiple EP’s. Flutter sticks to the R&B and pop fusion that Serayah established for both Empire and her own music career. Give Flutter a listen and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Read More: Serayah Returns With R&B “Miss You” Single Ft. Blac Youngsta

Tracklist

  1. Feel Something
  2. Love or Die feat. Village Boy Prince
  3. Last Night
  4. Real feat. Lady London
  5. Danger
  6. F.B.B.
  7. Should I Stay

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IAMSU! Releases Bouncy EP, “Out The Blue”

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California rapper IAMSU! is closing 2022 with four new tracks on his recently released EP, Out The Blue. On these cuts, the Cali MC maintains a solid sense of bounce and rhythm that oozes with the Coast. Moreover, these summery tracks followed a run of new albums and projects this year. On them, he showcased a knack for charismatic bars and a sense of fun that came through on his “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” remix.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – MARCH 23: Iamsu performs during the “Decided” tour at The Masonic Auditorium on March 23, 2017 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

When it comes to this EP’s sound, IAMSU! employed two main styles, each for two tracks. “Bounce” and “Fake Love” are more trap-influenced, synthy cuts with a lot of melodic vocal runs. Moreover, the timbres and sounds he chose to play with give the project a particularly spacey sound. Also, the synths and melodies provide a rubbery backdrop for Su’s constant flow. In fact, it might remind listeners of earlier tracks like “Cartier Lens.” In addition, Isthatcj and Dave Steezy spit alongside Su with ease on their respective cuts.

Meanwhile, “Always Rep” and “Ride To” are more in line with the West Coast bounce you’d expect. Show Banga and Skipper respectively give solid performances and IAMSU! takes advantage of faster flows. Like his previous output, including “1300 Stars,” the instrumentation and rhythm places it firmly on the Westside. However, between these two tracks, the former is more melodic while the latter is more raw.

Even when the sound is locked in, there’s still some nice variety to find within. Of course, IAMSU! plays with a couple of different sounds here and there, so the spread is nothing new. However, it would mean little if his performances and pen game weren’t comfortably matching each track’s energy. For IAMSU!, that’s not a problem.

What did you think of IAMSU!’s new extended play, “Out The Blue”? Let us know in the comments and check out the tracklist for yourself below. However, if you haven’t checked the project out yet, you can find the EP on your preferred streaming service. Also, as always, check back in with HNHH for the best new hip-hop each week.

Tracklist

  1. Bounce (feat. Isthatcj)
  2. Always Rep (feat. Show Banga)
  3. Ride To (feat. Skipper)
  4. Fake Love (feat. Dave Steezy)