The rising Toronto duo dive into messy nights, blurry feelings, and bold confessions on their latest pop-leaning anthem.

Lyan Paris is a hip-hop/pop duo from Toronto made up of Luke Marshall and Ryan Goulding. One of the first things you’ll notice about them is their youthful, electric energy. Both artists are in their twenties, and their music taps directly into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being young today. Somehow, they balance all that raw feeling with the kind of catchy, polished sound that’s already earned them millions of TikTok views.

Their newest release, “Drugs Don’t Lie,” continues that streak. The track was written during their first trip to Los Angeles as independent artists, alongside singer-songwriter Jutes.

“Drugs Don’t Lie” tells the story of one of those messy, unfiltered nights—maybe the drinks were hitting a little too hard, or the weed was doing more than its fair share. In the haze, texts were sent out that probably revealed a little too much about how you really feel about someone. It’s the kind of situation everyone’s familiar with, and Lyan Paris captures it with charm, humor, and self-awareness.

The production is wild in the best way. The track is driven by a frantic, action-packed pop beat, complete with punchy rhythms, soaring energy, and gentle guitar licks that add warmth where needed. Over the instrumental, the duo delivers a vocal performance that’s bold, untamed, and incredibly intoxicating—perfectly matching the chaos they’re describing.

Overall, “Drugs Don’t Lie” is fun, relatable, and brutally honest. It’s the soundtrack to every impulsive message, blurry memory, and emotional confession that happens when the moment gets the best of you.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.