There’s something mesmerizing about a meltdown with a style that can make chaos feel like clarity and in Rayhan’s new single, “1f (one flew),” it all reaches its breaking point. A genre-blurring track produced by Charlie Weare, Rayhan’s “1f (one flew)” is a raw, self-aware firecracker of emotion and noise that merges the fog of shoegaze, the bite of indie rock, and the witty punchlines of alternative hip hop. This would be the soundtrack to spiraling. With the line, “Everyone gets tired of me / But I get tired of myself too,” Rayhan comes out swinging.

It’s a bit of brutally honest, sometimes sardonic, fully human dialogue. The track plays like a 3 a.m. journal entry shredded through a distortion pedal and blaring through blown speakers. “1f (one flew)” is a cleansing shifting between emotional confession and revolution. Rayhan can hold contradictions in his hands, exhaustion and exhilaration, control and chaos, sadness and swagger. The Charlie Weare production punches hard but without overpowering Rayhan’s voice. It’s sloppy in the most purposeful sense, with thick layers of fuzz and a vocal delivery that sounds like a sneer and a scream all at once.

Everything feels frayed around the edges and also deeply considered. It is music that reflects the mind of someone coming apart but doing so beautifully. With this track released in anticipation of Rayhan’s album release, “uDOPE,” we can tell he’s not here to play it safe. “1f (one flew)” is a warning shot, a wild opening, maybe even a last gasp before something big comes. For those who laugh while falling apart, and for people who draw strength for in their imperfection, Rayhan you just gave your tribe an song.

Shayopro’s new single “ED” comes laced with confidence, delivering a silky Afrobeat vibe that manages to walk the tightrope between raunch and class. In a world of brash tracks originating from the negative generator, “ED” takes it down a notch, welcoming in listeners with intimate grooves and low-key elegance. “ED” establishes a percussion that swerves like a warm night’s breeze. There is subtle and yet well-placed percussion, which adds to this, and the sexy melody moves effortlessly on top. It’s a sound that seems both of the times and timeless, one that settles right into the sophisticated spirit that Shayopro has cultivated.

There’s the hardscapes-landscape connection running through “ED,” too, enriched by an unmistakable chemistry. The casual pace doesn’t take away from its romantic tug to the contrary, it augments it. The sexy undertones are all whisper and no scream, popping it off just slightly enough to feel sophisticated and powerfully liquid. Whether you’re spending a quiet moment with that special someone or just vibing on your own, “ED” is the ideal musical accompaniment. Smooth and seductive, his voice nests into the beat with an ease that is familiar yet personalized, intimate though universal.

It’s in the bent of his phrasing, the ease of his delivery, the quiet assurance of his presence. “ED” is the song that leaves you wanting more. Shayopro knows the value of holding back, the groove should do the legwork, not carry the weight of the song. The result is a track that burrows into your skull and stays there long after the final note has faded away. In a culture of excess, “ED” is a friendly reminder that, more often than not, less is more. Shayopro’s suave appeal here is supported by a deeply endearing sound, creating something tailored for the modern world yet timeless.