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Rating: 5 out of 5.A soulful hip-hop track that powerfully captures the pain of a one-sided love.
WLFKT is an emerging rapper and songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario known for crafting captivating tunes that demand your attention. Within the city’s hip-hop scene, WLFKT has carved out a distinctive niche, characterized by his unique melodic style and candid lyrics. Drawing inspiration from artists like Amine, Kendrick Lamar, Yung Heat, and Thea Rose, WLFKT is dedicated to his craft, investing hours in crafting ingenious metaphors and refining his flow. He constantly pushes boundaries and explores innovative concepts in his music. WLFKT’s most recent release is the dual-track hip-hop single “dont come thru.”
With an instantly immersive blend of evocative tones and melodic beats, “dont come thru.” creates the perfect dynamic backdrop to complement the track’s wistful exploration. Lyrics like “I wanted to break the cycle, you shot my heart with a rifle” and “I can see all this s*** with a blindfold, Standing beside you made time slow down, You making my mind go, If I see your smile I might fold” reveal the artist’s reflection on the whirlwind of emotions that come with attempting to move on from a toxic partnership. With its smooth melodic vocals and a bittersweet sense of nostalgia, WLFKT gifts us with a soulful hip-hop track that powerfully captures the pain of one-sided love. So, press play and let the words of “dont come thru.” tug at your heartstrings.
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