Luhh Dyl Samples Pinegrove on Heartfelt “Holdin Back”
With beyond-his-years wisdom and a chip on his shoulder, Luhh Dyl has the goods to become the next great rapper out of Detroit. The 21-year-old showcases his ability to fit his rhymes into unique rhythmic pockets on “Holdin Back,” his wistful new single and music video. Produced by Yo Mar!, “Holdin Back” adds thumping percussion to a sample of Pinegrove’s melancholy indie song “Need 2,” giving the young artist an excuse to get introspective, as he examines the circumstances of his come up and dwells on how much further he has to go: “If you go too fast, you might lose your feet,” he intones. In the video, Dyl takes a trip to NY, as he posts up in front of Joe’s Pizza and prepares a live performance.
“Holdin Back” continues Luhh Dyl’s rise into acclaim and prominence. The new single follows the release of “Wish You Could,” a contemplative anthem that earned acclaim from Clash Magazine, and “Wouldn’t Believe,” his collaboration with Lil Tony Official, which was named one of the Best Rap Songs of May 2025 by The FADER, and has generated over 2 million streams to date. Earlier this year, Dyl released his album Intrude, which featured guest appearance from Detroit heroes like Tee Grizzley, Veeze, and Sada Baby, and national names like Loe Shimmy. The young rapper has already shown a tendency to experiment with flows and use unconventional samples, and dazzled with his live performance on From The Block.
Only just tapping into his immense potential, Luhh Dyl is ready to make a name for himself. Stay tuned for much more music from the 21-year-old artist in the near future. Check out more music news here.