— Montreal artist Lou Phelps has delivered his anticipated Rostrum Records official debut project, Touché EP.
A nimble rhymer and an effortless flexer, Lou Phelps is ready to burst out of the Montreal underground with his skittering electro-rap bangers. Coming through with a three-pack of futuristic fire, the Rostrum Records signee shares Touché, a brand new EP. The new EP is home to “Here We Go,” an invigorating slow-burn single, which is the first officially-released song that Lou Phelps produced himself.
Beyond “Here We Go,” the Touché EP features two new songs produced by Lou’s brother KAYTRANADA. “Touché,” the project’s title track, is a relatively laid back number in which Lou weaves between soothing dollops of Fender Rhodes as he flaunts his new Benzes and Porsches. Meanwhile, “Greatest” is a grungier, darker take on Lou’s sound, mixing a manipulated vocal sample with insistent bass and croaking clavinets, providing a sinister backdrop for Lou’s luxury-life mantras.
The new EP arrives alongside a new video that incorporates elements of both “Touché” and “Greatest.” Directed by Igal Perets — Lou’s creative director who helps him execute his music videos, album covers, and all kinds of other visual media — the video paints a stylish picture of Lou’s Montreal existence. The video starts with “Touché,” and it reflects the song’s easygoing vibe. Lou proceeds to strut his stuff in a photogenic metro station before he hops to an art museum and takes his classic muscle car on a joyride. When the music switches to the darker sounds of “Greatest,” the vibe changes with it. Lou then does his dance in a loft apartment adorned with posters that symbolize the counterculture of years past.
Along with Touché being Lou’s first release with Rostrum Records it was also released in conjunction with Stand Up Guy Records — a new imprint founded by KAYTRANADA, of which Lou is partner.
Touché appears to be a turning point for the young rapper as he looks to expand his empire from his Montreal hometown to the rest of the world.
Listen to Touché and watch the new music video right here. Also, be sure to Lou Phelps on Instagram and Twitter for updates on what he’ll be working on next.