Luke Royalty - Up!
Written by Jamie Macpherson (3/2/24)
About...
Luke is singer-songwriter from Darlington in the northeast of England. Growing up in a musical household, Luke draws influences from the likes of Mac Miller and Frank Ocean. ‘Up!’ is one of Luke’s latest tracks from his 2024 album 9ine which provides an honest outlook on mental health, mindset, and relationships
Lyrics...
The track talks about the highs and lows in life. The chorus highlights newfound positivity whilst the verses talk through various emotions including sadness and vulnerability. Lyrics like “I’ll soak up sorrow, till my bodies hollow” highlight his acceptance of what will be, will be
Production...
The production fully utilises stereo image. The track finds balance with complex layers/sounds in parts and simplicity in others. The drums act as the driving force with the prominent snare roll adding movement and intensity to the track
Summary...
With an album released already in 2024, Luke has set the bar rolling for this year. Experimenting with new sounds and production techniques, fans are in for a treat!
