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Emerging Rapper Kuda Unveils Incredible New Track “Down There”

Rising 21-year-old rapper Kuda has returned with his latest single, “Down There”. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, Kuda has been going from strength to strength since bursting on the scene a few years ago. His last single, “Low Low”, racked up an impressive 1 million+ streams on Spotify alone as an independent release, and he looks set to reach even greater heights with “Down There”.

With catchy melodies, flavourful punchlines and spacey synth-driven production, the track showcases just why Kuda has been such a hit with listeners online and why he’s an artist to watch out for. Taking the psychedelic and introspective style pioneered by the likes of Kanye West and Kid Cudi in a direction that is uniquely his own, Kuda invites listeners to get to know more about him through the song as he gives a sneak peek into his life.

Elaborating further, Kuda says, “‘Down There’ is a single about how far I’ve come. There was a time in my life where I was extremely concerned about what others thought about me, and I didn’t believe in myself or my own view of the world. Nowadays I have built myself up in a lot of ways and I’m proud of that, and this song captures the confidence I have now where I trust my own views and ideas first when it’s a situation that pertains to only me because I know myself better than anyone else. It also gives you a peek into different stuff going on in my life, the party lifestyle, all that.”

With endless talent to supplement his developed sound and individual style, Kuda is still really only just getting started, which is part of what makes him so exciting. And with his audience growing rapidly with each release, it’s clear the rising rapper has an exciting future ahead, so expect to see and hear plenty more from him over the next year as he unveils more music. “Down There” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kuda1/down-there

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Shannon Sharpe Steps Away From ESPN Amid Explosive Lawsuit

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“Young Man” by Highrise echoes soul-stirring lessons from the flames of his past

Produced entirely from his home studio in Kansas City, Highrise crafts chapters of life experiences, transforming into the spotlight with “Young Man,” a song that sparks an open conversation we all recognize but often try to forget. This rap-rock anthem features smooth guitar arpeggios woven together with clean vocals, modern hip-hop drums, and hard-won wisdom that resonates with emotion and intention.

At first listen, “Young Man” radiates like one part heartfelt advice tossed to the wind, a cautionary tale directed at the younger men of the next generation as they navigate chaos. But dig a little deeper, and it’s revealed this song is a mirror reflecting Highrise’s own younger self, haunted by the echoes of choices made and paths taken. The production balances rawness and refinement, giving the track a lived-in yet polished musical quality.

Vocally, Highrise shines with a melodic and emotionally charged delivery, comfortably occupying a sonic space that fans of MGK, Bryce Vine, or Ryan Caraveo will find familiar, yet it feels uniquely his own. The standout bridge hits hard: “Take it from me, I’ve been down this road…” a poetic gut-punch for anyone who’s been too stubborn to listen before learning the hard way.

Inspired partly by his late grandfather, the track carries a weight of generational reflection. It tiptoes through the complexities of enduring legacy and shifting perspectives with age, acknowledging the scars of youthful mistakes while nodding to the lessons passed down. “Young Man” doesn’t preach; it empathizes, and humility makes it particularly impactful. It is an anthem for anyone who looks back at their younger self and wishes they could whisper, “Slow down.”

Highrise has established his influence in making music and building a legacy, one brutally honest track at a time, telling truths that echo long after the song ends.

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