luv.koa | “underwater lunchbreak,” A Refreshing Dive from the Norm
luv.koa and his latest single, “underwater lunchbreak,” bring a new type of energy to Rap Fiesta’s scene that hits different in all the best ways. The futuristic beat paired with the rappers Kendrick Lamar-type flow makes for a track that’s innovative, fresh, and packed with creative talent.
Growing up on military bases, luv.koa never really had a set location he called home. However, he spent most of his time in southern Cali, which he describes as influencing his formative years. Despite constant moving, the artist depicts the communities on each base as “tight-knit,” which created a sense of family wherever he went.
Regarding his music career, luv.koa dropped his debut project on Soundcloud in 2019. And while that project “was a different Koa for sure,” it marked the start of a journey of making hard-hitting bops. luv.koa describes his upcoming project, “SORRY FOR BEING PESSIMISTIC,” as his first release as a serious artist.
Although luv.koa only has a few years in the music game, the rapper is incredibly talented. From his flows to his production skills, luv.koa is out of this world. And “underwater lunchbreak” certainly reflects that.
This song is about realizing the disparities between the wealthy and the poor and getting fed up with being overworked and underpaid, luv.koa.
“underwater lunchbreak,” produced by luv.koa, starts with a soft, light-moving melody. That melody is temporarily interrupted by dynamic audio elements that wake you up and leave you anticipating more from the track.
The rhythm is interesting, to say the least. And given the fact that it was luv.koa’s first time producing, mixing, and mastering a song, it makes everything that much more impressive. And while the beat featured in “underwater lunchbreak” leaves your thoughts drifting to somewhere unknown, luv.koa gives you mind-bending bars to focus on.
Inspired by the rapper’s actual experiences in the workforce, luv.koa discusses the frustration he felt while working at a particular job. The artist describes working hard and not seeing any reward coming from it. Despite giving his all to a job, things like bonuses or pay raises still never came. So the rapper poured his frustration and disappointment into “underwater lunchbreak.”
The ‘koa’ portion, of course, comes from my name, ‘Nakoa.’ The ‘luv’ portion comes from the idea of signing off on something, luv.koa, regarding the origin of his stage name.
“underwater lunchbreak” is a musical experience that only comes around every so often. luv.koa’s vibe is something that intrigues you, leaving you curious about the extent of his creativity. And the beat, well, that’s just something you need to listen to to really understand what we’re raving about.
After listening to “underwater lunchbreak,” you’ll likely be excited about what’s next from luv.kao. So follow luv.koa on Instagram! Fortunately, the artist is already working on his second project and assures it should be ready by late fall/early winter! luv.koa’s anticipation for the upcoming project is high, so we can’t wait to see what’s next!
In the meantime, go stream “underwater lunchbreak” and experience everything luv.koa has the offer!
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