— Lou Phelps enlists the help of his brother KAYTRANADA for his latest single, “Out My Face,” released alongside a new article.
“Out My Face” is Lou’s first release since Touché, a vibrant new EP. A three-pack of futuristic fire, Touché features two songs produced by KAYTRANADA and the single “Here We Go,” Lou’s first-ever self-produced single. Touché is Lou’s first release with Rostrum Records, and is released in conjunction with Stand Up Guy Records, a new imprint founded by KAYTRANADA, of which Lou is partner. The follow-up to 2020’s Extra Extra project, and to “Sound Of Money,” Lou’s recent collaboration with Madlib, Touché is a turning point for the young rapper as he looks to expand his empire from his Montreal hometown to the rest of the world.
Produced by KAYTRANADA, the track slows down the tempo, layering airy vocal synths with insistent 808s and fluttering keyboard melodies. Lou rides the wave with precision, inserting himself into the beat’s negative space with whispered ad-libs and sharp boasts about his self-made status: “Spent a bag at LIV/That’s just how I live/Get it by myself, even Papa wasn’t here.”
The song arrives alongside a stylish video — directed by Lou’s stalwart creative partner, Igal Perets — that captures a slice of Lou’s life as a performer.
Be sure to listen to “Out My Face” right here. Also, be sure to follow Lou Phelps on Instagram and Twitter for more on his latest moves.