Skipping forward to track three, “UUHH” is a continuation of the love story mentioned in the second song, “You Thought,” but this time addressing what might be on each other’s minds. With a similar vibe to Lil Yachty’s January release “ Let’s Start Here,” the alternative, psychedelic rock vision may not be for every hip-hop listener, but “How Do You Sleep At Night?” stands as an immensely strong debut for the budding superstar. From showing off his eccentric outfits or construction nail-coated hair, each video’s abstract visuals along with the rapper’s body language mesh with its track’s lyrics and instrumentals. Between the instrumental shift and emotion behind the lyrics, “You Thought” is a thematic and musical introduction to the rest of the tracklist.Īt 14 songs and only three features - Fousheé, Isaiah Rusk and Monáe - the artist’s personal entanglements in love, lust and the journey to stardom shine through.įor his rollout he put together short films on his Instagram account, posting a different video for each song on the tracklist. “I thought we were better than that” repeats in the song’s chorus, including mellow vocals from both Monáe and Teezo Touchdown. Exploding with guitars and drums during his first verse, the song later slows down into a reflection of one of Teezo’s partners leaving him.
Teezo would not drop the second single, a collaboration with singer Janelle Monáe titled “You Thought,” until after the album’s announcement. Teezo discusses his future life plans on the track, stating that “it’s time to find my own space” and “I know that I’ma make it, baby, no if, ands, or buts.” 8.īeing the first introduction to Teezo’s ability in a full-length project, the experimental attributes in production, vocal range and album rollout of “How Do You Sleep At Night?” fully display how Teezo Touchdown will continue to be a mainstay in music.ĭespite being announced after “UTOPIA,” the eventual lead single off of the project “Familiarity” came out on April 3, long before the album’s release date. Teezo announced “ How Do You Sleep At Night?” on Aug. The success of “Modern Jam” has launched him to new heights in not just hip-hop but across the music industry. With his uncredited appearance on Travis Scott’s “ Modern Jam,” much of the hip-hop community initially questioned the identity behind the melodic verse, as the experimental “ UTOPIA” track helped introduce a hidden gem in alternative rap. Subscribe to our newsletter here.ĭropping his first songs in 2016, Texas artist Teezo Touchdown has taken a little while to blow up, hitting his stride in 2021 after appearing on Tyler, The Creator’s “ Call Me If You Get Lost.” Since then, consistent features and solo singles have propelled Teezo’s fame to showcase his powerful voice and creativity. Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox.
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