Three Flaves – Stayin (feat. Luccini Sweets, Keysuna, Mystraw, & Al20) [Single]

Drenched in groove, “Stayin” by the production trio Three Flaves marries the sleek sheen of this generation’s nu-soul with a vintage-filtered thump that remembers when hip-hop music could go from street-smart bars to soulful wails in a breath, never afraid to get really real or reach for the sky. At the heart of this track, Luccini Sweets, Keysuna, and Mystraw cook up a sound that’s both familiar and adventurous, like slipping into a well-worn jacket with just enough edge to keep you on your toes. Opening with Mystraw’s easygoing beatboxing, the sound feels like it’s pulled from the air around you, setting a flowing rhythm that the drums then wrap into a tight, steady groove.

Luccini slides in with bars that dance between rapping and singing while his delivery flaunts a touch of Talib Kweli’s nasal-toned flow. He drops lines like, “Can’t leave at the peak of the right flow/ You know you can use the extra time, especially when this is your kind of flow,” nailing that internal struggle between sticking to the known and itching for the unknown. It’s a sentiment that Mystraw sums up perfectly in the hook: “I’m gon’ have to stay/ I’m on the right state/ Didn’t really like this place/ Now I really like these flaves.”

Then Al20 from the duo PLDG (Al20 + Mystraw) qflips the script with a bilingual twist: “J’suis un peu blue c’est surement la saison/ Chauffage à fond c’est l’équateur dans la maison,” (“I’m feeling a bit blue, must be the season/With the heat blasting, it’s like the equator in the house”), where the bittersweetness of seasonal blues clashes with the warmth of home. Yeah, cozying up inside has its charm, but there’s something about those rain-slicked streets and the glow of orange skies that just pulls you out, making you want to wander and feel the world outside.

As the track winds down, Keysuna switches it up with her soft soprano, pulling you in close with just four bars that brushes away the rose-colored lenses: “I wanna see how long you’d stay, but I know better.” It’s that feeling of chasing the high, but the shadow of past tumbles slows your pace. And her delivery hits like a hug that’s got a bit of a squeeze—welcoming, but not letting you slip into any lies.

“Stayin” keeps you guessing with little surprises—like a flute sneaking into the chorus, bringing in some fresh air. The beat is built for thinking deep but still keeps your head moving. It’s a song that feels like hearing a bumping bit of jazz while taking it easy in a bookstore. It’s a song where what’s left unsaid hangs in the air just as thick as what’s sung, offering plenty of space to think—or just vibe.

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