August. | “Nightstand,” Unapologetic Vulnerability
Long Beach musician August. and his latest single, “Nightstand,” bring a new kind of vibe to the Rap Fiesta platform. The easy-moving song is filled with unapologetic honesty where August. uses music to get a much-needed weight off his chest.
From the easy-moving rhythm to August.’s wavy style, there’s no doubt in our minds you’ll be able to connect with the message and vibe “Nightstand” brings to the table.
Sometimes writing can be a challenge because I tend to second guess myself. But this one just flowed out of me, August.
August. began his music career in 2014 while he was in high school. Although he didn’t take his craft that seriously until 2017, the musician explains he was always surrounded by music. So there’s no doubt his early influences worked their way into the signature sound we know today.
Speaking of August.’s style and addicting vibe, the artist displays his strengths from start to finish in “Nightstand.” One aspect we instantly noticed was the creative lyrical style and flow structure August. effortlessly implements.
Throughout “Nightstand,” you’ll experience slick rhyming schemes with subtle pop culture references, including a nod to the hit film Talladega Nights, and clever wordplay. Additionally, the manner in which August. structures his verses is honestly incredible. The artist seamlessly glides from bar to bar while laying down vocals filled with expression.
Not only does this emotive experience draw you into “Nightstand,” but it also allows you to connect with August. instantly. You’ll have to listen to the track two times in a row to ensure you catch everything August. throws down in such a short period.
Am I someone that you can do without? Let me know so I can move about, August.
Regarding his inspiration, August. attests the drive behind this track was “definitely” his insecurities. The artist felt the effort and energy he put into certain relationships wasn’t being reciprocated. As a result, he used “Nightstand” to get some things off his chest and express these feelings of hurt and rejection.
It came from this wave of clarity where I finally understood that people don’t always reciprocate the love that you give out, whether that be with friendships or relationships, August., regarding the inspiration behind ‘Nightstand.’
“Nightstand,” produced by THRD, is an aesthetic track that you can connect with in an instant. August. expresses feelings of emotional exhaustion and rejection in a way that resonates with a broad audience. And the lyrical writing and flow structure are two things you’ll appreciate about the artist quickly.
Make sure you give August. a follow onInstagram if you want to stay updated with his upcoming projects. The artist has a lot in store for the future, and you don’t wanna be the one missing out.
That said, August. expects another EP and more singles in the future in addition to live performances in LA.
Go catch a vibe and stream “Nightstand” as soon as possible!
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