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Following up on his Afropo-inspired debut single ‘One Eye Open’, which introduced listeners to his outlier fusion sound of R&B, alt pop and trap music, UK artist and producer Rufus dropped his new single titled ‘Taking Flight’, as he continues to build his resume leading up to an upcoming EP release.
Written and produced by Rufus, ‘Taking Flight’ sees the young Wiltshire native pouring his heart out about the harsh truths of following your dreams, but also why it’s still worth it. Sonically, the track is an R&B/trap offering with some Afropop flavors and earnest vocalization.
Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Taking Flight’, Rufus says,
“The track came about when time was dragging on negotiating my deal (as always is the case when lawyers get involved). I woke up after another night shift of flipping burgers and washing dishes and felt real frustration. I decided to put it all into a song – I wrote, recorded and produced it in my bedroom on my small rig. The lyrics in ‘Taking Flight’ about not wanting to work in restaurants, cleaning dishes is not a diss on people that do, but rather a cry for something different for me as I’ve done it my whole life so far”.
Hailing from Wiltshire in the southwest of England, the gifted singer, songwriter, musician and producer fell in love with music from an early age and showed instant promise. From writing and performing at local venues as a teenager to producing for his peers while at college, Rufus has been honing his craft as an artist and is ready for the world to take him in.
Listen to the song and watch the visualizer below!
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