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Lava La Rue 'Humanity'

Lava La Rue releases hopeful, thought-provoking new single, ‘Humanity’.

30.04.24

Words by Matt Sharp

With the highly anticipated debut album, ‘STARFACE’, arriving in summer, momentum is building for an artist that shines on every creative endeavour they put their mind to.

Multi-faceted artist Lava La Rue has been going from strength-to-strength since first appearing with their brand of chill hip-hop back in 2018. Their music has developed considerably since then, with a psychedelic indie-rock sound being where they currently call home. Beginning their year with the first single from their debut album, ‘Push N Shuv’, Lava has introduced us to the extra-terrestrial world this album will take place in.

They followed this up with ‘Humanity’, which immediately stands out amongst the other gems in Lava’s discography. Looking from the outside, it does feel as though Lava has reached a place of creative fluidity. With ‘Humanity’, all the messages frequently present in her work are illuminated more succinctly than ever before. “So many humans, but where’s the humanity” is the chorus’ key line. A fantastically complicated concept eloquently boiled down to a single line; and a testament to the brilliance of the artist who wrote it.

Lava first performed this track at Biig Piig’s Gaza Aid Benefit earlier this year. Clips from this performance are in the music video, interspersed with fan-submitted home videos of what humanity looks like to them. A speech given by Lava at the gig highlights the ability of music, and specifically in this case Lava’s music, to bring people together. Beyond the messaging, the track is commendable for its bright, guitar-led instrumental. As well as Lava’s soft, yet powerful vocals, layered together to give a warm and impressive performance.

The forthcoming album is due to be a special moment for all who have found Lava’s music over the years. If there was ever a voice in the music scene that deserves amplification at this moment in time, it is certainly that of Lava La Rue.

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