Toxic love is worse than any drug.
Caribbean-born artist Kep.Lockhart channels his love for music through a blend of inspirations from R&B and an embrace of intimacy. Kep’s musical journey is deeply emotional and profoundly beautiful, marked by his openness about personal love struggles, infusing his work with the unfiltered passion often missing in modern R&B. This approach results in impactful tracks like “Same Old Flow,” “Biz,” and “I Need It.” Beyond his soulful tone, Kep’s poignant lyricism taps into a familiar pain, resonating with fans who know the complexities of love all too well.
In his latest single, “Toxic,” Kep Lockhart’s soulful vocals delve into the undeniable shame associated with navigating the motions of a toxic relationship. The song becomes a deep exploration of toxic love, posing the poignant question: why do we stay?
“In ‘Toxic,’ Kep.Lockhart offers listeners the male perspective on mistreatment, emphasizing the desperation for love that often outweighs the pain of being consistently hurt by someone. The vibrant mid-tempo, contemporary R&B melody seamlessly blends trap elements with Kep’s smooth vocals. As the song unfolds, Kep persuades himself that he only deserves a toxic kind of love. Consequently, when he sees his partner attempting to change for the better, it shatters the image he has painted.
The track serves as a poignant reminder that falling into toxic love can be easy, yet leaving becomes challenging when love is the only desire.”
Mya Whyte is a multimedia journalist. She is an entertainment writer and hopes she goes into entertainment news in the future.
