— UK-based artist Zuko Hardy has delivered his latest single, “Out In The Hills,” following his August single, “MIA”.
Zuko Hardy is an experimental trap artist from North West London. With a South Asian upbringing and heritage, Hardy is looking to make his mark on what is still a very under-represented demographic in the music industry and aims to be at the forefront of it. Releasing his first single “X GAMES” in 2021, Zuko introduced us to his alternative and unorthodox style, infusing Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop and even remnants of psychedelic in his music.
Not believing in genre definitions, Hardy takes a more fluid approach to his craft and looks to always experiment with cinematic soundscapes and textures that ease you into his sound world. His lyricism is very punk and stands up to the anti-establishment we all seem to be facing in the current climate. This, alongside his very paired back music, makes for a highly interesting and unique listening experience.
Zuko Hardy showcases all of this as he returns with his new single “Out In The Hills” — another fresh dose of experimental Hip-Hop. An infectious trap beat fills the air in this one and Zuko’s commanding vocal enters. The autotune effect really brings a unique dimension to the track, and perfectly matches its energy in what is an unforgettably catchy alternative Trap song.
“Out In The Hills” combines all the genres aforementioned but with a newfound sparkle that has been re-defined by Hardy. He so effortlessly rhymes and flows with song that it creates a whole new dreamy atmosphere, where you feel like you could just float away with the vibe and eclectically strung production.
When speaking on the single, Zuko says
“I wrote this song while on holiday in Morocco (where we shot the music video as well). The song explores how I want more from my life, but my thoughts and feelings are trying to hold me back. They want me to play it safe and not take risks ‘Oh won’t you stay, out in the hills’ ; the hills represent safety and my home town Harrow-on-the-Hill. Throughout the song I am faced with a sense of conflict as I seek an answer to my problem ‘tell me I’m right, tell me I’m wrong.”
Listen to “Out In The Hills” right here and sure to follow Zuko Hardy on Instagram to stay up to date on what he’s working on next.