— A musical omnivore with high-end vocal talent, Chase Shakur constantly seeks to expand the sound of R&B. He continues to sharpen his unique brand of experimental R&B in his latest track “2OFUS.”
The orchestral single uses melodic keys, the twinkling of xylophones, and Chase’s sultry vocals to dive headfirst into emotional and physical intimacy with a lover. The track opens with the rising star describing the shared late-night phone calls that last until the sun comes up, pillow talk at each other’s places, and the safety of sharing personal stories with someone you trust. The second half of the single explores the way that emotional connection can add to physical electricity between the two lovers. The addition of alt-rock-inspired percussion creates a head-bobbing beat that stays stuck in the mind’s rotation.
“2OFUS“ is a quintessential addition to Chase Shakur’s collection of R&B hits and will appear on WONDERLOVE, his upcoming LP. The Atlanta native started his rise in 2022, after dropping out of school to focus on music and getting kicked out of his house in the process. He quickly found success with his 2022 debut project, It’ll Be Fine, home to cult hits like “too far close“ (38 million Spotify streams) and “i don’t want to fall in love, it’s too late now” (35.3 million Spotify streams), which drew the attention of Def Jam Recordings. In 2023, Chase capitalized on that album’s success by releasing the it’s not you, it’s me EP, and its companion, it’s not you, it’s me…it’s love, earning him praise from outlets like Billboard, Office Magazine, Lyrical Lemonade, and more.
This year has been a busy one for Chase Shakur, filled with new singles and high-profile performances. In March, just before performing at Rolling Stone’s Future Of Music Showcase at SXSW, Chase shared “THE STUNT-MAN PACK,” a double single featuring “YOLANDA,” an airy, uptempo, and wistful club anthem, and the off-kilter slow jam “OPTIONS.” Over the summer, Chase toured the globe with The Kid LAROI on the Australian artist’s “The First Time Tour.” Most recently, Chase teamed up with fellow ATLien Destin Laurel for the skittering, sexy drill-inspired single “PASSENGER SEAT PRINCESS.”
Stay tuned for more from Chase Shakur, including WONDERLOVE, coming soon via Def Jam Recordings.