Chuck Strangers – Ski’d Up [Single + Video]

In “Ski’d Up,” Chuck Strangers delivers a lucid slice of life against the backdrop of an Alchemist-produced beat that merges the old-school with the new-wave. A standout from his upcoming album A Forsaken Lover’s Plea, this piece showcases Strangers‘ knack for storytelling as it growls tales of streetlife with unbothered charm. “My whole life I been lied to / Ain’t been given a choice but to ride dude / the whole world in my side view / When ain’t no one else beside you/ You gotta let the Lord guide you” he raps, offering a glimpse into the twists and turns of his journey with an unflinching clarity.

In the video cooked up by Dylan McGale, a karaoke bar’s dim lights cast shadows over a scene filled with interesting figures. Each person, From Jongman Kim‘s enthused-yet-cut-short performance to producer Tazzian Malik‘s half-distracted duet with his girl Dash Nobel, and finally, an older head’s surprisingly polished act, brings the song to life in their way. Amidst the changing faces, Chuck‘s strong-silent presence anchors the scenario, offering a steady viewpoint on the unfolding drama.

Strangers‘ voice, rich and profound yet smoky, perfectly complements the beat’s steady progression and the melancholic flute that threads through the arrangement. His storytelling, marked by a cool detachment, doesn’t seek to dramatize but rather to present life as it is—a series of moments, both good and bad, set to the rhythm of an unyielding city.  It’s this balance of gritty realism and lyrical tranquility that solidifies “Ski’d Up” as a .clear view of real life, where the music tells stories of both hard times and good times.

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