Ol’ Burger Beats – The Last of Us (feat. Quelle Chris) [Single]

“The Last of Us” emerges from Ol’ Burger Beats‘ soon to be released album, 74: Out of Time, as a track soaked in the reflective moods of jazz-hop. Here, Ol’ Burger Beats lays down a canvas for Quelle Chris to sketch his musings with the kind of cool clarity that steadily builds like the smell of smoke and aged wood in a jazz club “The track is a slow burn, one that gains depth and momentum with a restrained pace.

Quelle Chris delivers his verses with a laid-back ease, a contrast to the depth of his lyricism. His voice carries a casual confidence, a smoothness that draws the ear without demanding attention. Right from the start, “A rose arose from a pair of concrete Timbs,” the track sets forth a vibe of fortitude and delicate wonder rising from the rough. In the chorus Chris brings a sense of nostalgia and longing for simpler times with the lines “Wish I could go back to being a pup/ All we seen is up,” signaling a craving for the simplicity and optimism of earlier days. It’s as if he’s thinking out loud, the music a backdrop to his thoughts rather than a stage for his performance. The lyrics and lines are a series of snapshots, a montage of life’s lessons learned, and the paths traveled. Each verse is a step through the past, with a gaze firmly set on the present.

Ol’ Burger Beats’ production is a nod to the timeless appeal of jazz fused with the steady heartbeat of hip-hop. The use of a muted trumpet, brush drums, and the warm loops of a Rhodes piano create a sound that’s both classic and contemporary. It’s a slow-paced groove that moves with deliberate steps, carrying the weight of the words without haste.

As the song closes, it leaves a lasting impression, not through dramatic shifts or grand gestures but through the steady hand of artists sharing their craft. “The Last of Us” stands as a piece that offers a moment of pause, a respite in the hustle of life, brought forth by two artists who know the power of subtlety.

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