Skaiwater Announces Album gigi & “Wwna Torture Me TN?”
Today, artist and producer skaiwater announces their highly anticipated sophomore album, gigi, set to release on June 14th via GoodTalk/Capitol Music Group. Pre-order the album HERE. In conjunction with the album announcement, skaiwater also drops their latest single, “wna torture me tn?” featuring the rising Atlanta rapper KARRAHBOOO.
The poignant track signifies a sonic shift for skaiwater, who adopts a slower tempo and ethereal vocals, while KARRAHBOOO seamlessly contributes an energetic yet smooth delivery with her assertive and unfiltered lyricism. “wna torture me tn?” explores the complexities and intensity of relationship dynamics, painting a vivid picture of highs and lows. Together, they navigate these themes, and make it clear that they’re longing for deeper connection amidst evident challenges, “I put that bitch through hell, I put that bitch through college, I sent that bitch a check, she went forgot about it”. Emotional transparency shines through in lyrics like: “You the only one that see me sweet, all these other ni**as see me tweak,” showcasing the vulnerability that can come with connection.
| Today, artist and producer skaiwater announces their highly anticipated sophomore album, gigi, set to release on June 14th via GoodTalk/Capitol Music Group. Pre-order it HERE. In conjunction with the album announcement, skaiwater also drops their latest single, “wna torture me tn?” featuring the rising Atlanta rapper KARRAHBOOO. The poignant track signifies a sonic shift for skaiwater, who adopts a slower tempo and ethereal vocals, while KARRAHBOOO seamlessly contributes an energetic yet smooth delivery with her assertive and unfiltered lyricism. “wna torture me tn?” explores the complexities and intensity of relationship dynamics, painting a vivid picture of highs and lows. Together, they navigate these themes, and make it clear that they’re longing for deeper connection amidst evident challenges, “I put that bitch through hell, I put that bitch through college, I sent that bitch a check, she went forgot about it”. Emotional transparency shines through in lyrics like: “You the only one that see me sweet, all these other ni**as see me tweak,” showcasing the vulnerability that can come with connection. Listen to the track HERE. “wna torture me tn” arrives on the heels of skaiwaters track “bleach” – an infectious blend of energetic rap verses and velvety smooth vocals. Produced by skaiwater, “bleach” showcases skai’s resilience and vulnerability with an unparalleled rawness. Following this, skaiwater released “light!,” a collaboration with multi-platinum, award-winning artist Lil Nas X. The track, produced by 9lives, marks Nas’ first solo feature collaboration and delves into the theme of young love, shedding ‘light’ on hidden toxicity. The pairing of skaiwater’s unique storytelling with Lil Nas X’s magnetic presence creates an unmatched duo, effortlessly fusing distinct, vibrant, and innovative styles. Since its release, “light!” has garnered praise from Rolling Stone, Complex, BET, Essence, Them, and more, amassing nearly half a million views. skaiwater and Lil Nas X’s collaboration stretches back to early days of social media. Their friendship blossomed, eventually leading to fruitful musical collaborations. Notably, skai’s involvement in Lil Nas X’s “Holiday” marked a significant milestone in their partnership which later led to skai joining Nas’ UK and European “Long Live Montero” tour. Both are set to appear on skai’s upcoming album, gigi. In 2022, skaiwater experienced a breakout year with the release of their 11-track project, rave. This project included standout tracks like “boys don’t cry” and “miles,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. rave resonated strongly with audiences, garnering millions of streams and making its mark on various music charts, including those on TikTok and Spotify. In the past year, skaiwater shared several tracks, including “emo hotel,” “good things,” and “good things 2” featuring Tana. These releases received support from Our Generation and RIFF Magazine, both of which praised their music for its “hypnotic beats,” attention-grabbing qualities, and “slick lyrics.” 2024 has already been career changing, with the arrival of “bleach” and “light!”. Skai remains active, collaborating with Skepta in the studio and appearing as a special guest on the Los Angeles date of PinkPantheress’ North American tour, signaling that this is just the beginning. |
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