— Lou Phelps gifts fans with his latest single, “Here We Go”, just before he releases his forthcoming EP, Touché.
Montreal rapper Lou Phelps staked his name in the city’s underground scene with a rare ability to navigate skittering, off-kilter instrumentals with a nimble flow fit for any occasion. Now, the innovative artist announces his new deal with Rostrum Records, and shares his new single, “Here We Go” — a glitchy groove from his upcoming EP, Touché. Though he has been proficient behind the boards for years, and even being the first person to teach his brother KAYTRANADA how to use FL Studio, this invigorating new banger is the first officially-released song that Lou Phelps produced himself.
When discussing the single, Phelps said,
“I started off trying to make a strip club joint, but it turned into something artsy… Here We Go’ is the first song I’ve ever created from scratch. I produced it, I arranged it, and I delivered the performance. It’s all me. It feels like I have a baby.”
“Here We Go” offers a perfect introduction to the Montreal underground scene in all its ultramodern glory. It’s a slow-burn jam that builds and upsets expectations as Lou glides over the atmospheric, organ-backed rhythm with offhand melodies that undermine the instrumental’s complexity as he delivers his unfazed flexes.
“Here We Go” is a highlight from the forthcoming Touché EP. The three-track effort features production from KAYTRANADA, and is the first release under the banner of Stand Up Guy Records — a new imprint founded by KAYTRANADA of which Lou is co-President. Touché is set to arrive on August 4th via Rostrum Records/Stand Up Guy Records.
Listen to “Here We Go” right here and be sure to follow Lou Phelps on Instagram and Twitter for updates as his album’s release date approaches.