Wakai & Emmavie - Starter Jacket (Single)

Indisputably one of most exciting artists coming out of the south, Baton Rouge, Louisiana native Wakai is earning respect from those who inspire him while also creating a compelling sound of his own. Due to his BR upbringing, Wakai has always wanted to nurture a new sound from the city that didn’t sound like his mainstream predecessors. He seeks to combine verbose southern rap with the ambience and groove of neo-soul R&B. Strongly preferring working with trained musicians and live bands has helped him stand out with sound and stage presence. Although his music has always been a dominant form of creative expression, it’s not the only route he chooses to explore. Pursuing fashion, film, acting and music has led him to working heavily with Baton Rouge collective, Col-Der-Sac. Wakai is pure, moves organically, and although has many aspirations to spread his wings and has very high ceilings, a part of him will always stay grassroots.

Wakai has released his third single titled, “Starter Jacket” with Kirti Pandey on production. Featuring Neo-Soul, R&B artist and producer, Emmavie. Together they combine beautifully on a niche blend of off-kilter jazzy hip-hop, coupled with a neo-soul influenced production that is ambient and full. I can imagine a picnic in the sun near some trees filled with blossom when I hear this song.

Wakai continues to explore multiple genres with the release of his new work, always creating from an organic and wholesome place. Thus far he has received praise from Lyrical Lemonade, Early Rising, Daily Chiefers and more.

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