Audrey Nuna has returned, and she's not playing nice. On her new single, "Suckin Up," the genre-bending rap visionary serves up a sonic cocktail that's equal parts nostalgia and innovation, once again showing why she is one of the hottest indie artists you must listen to.
"Suckin Up" is a Y2K fever dream, spliced with reverse scrubbing, record scratches, and a percussive heartbeat that hooks you right in. It's the kind of beat that doesn't just provide a foundation for the lyrics. It breathes with them. Nuna's trademark vocal delivery skitters between a half-sung, half-spoken drawl, oozing with nonchalant cool with a touch of teasing defiance. She knows how to bend and stretch the syllables for maximum placement, and each line lands like a statement.
There's a hypnotic quality to "Suckin Up," one that'll have you hitting repeat before "Suckin Up" has even finished. Nuna's knack for threading personality throughout every note and cadence shines here, riding the rhythm of the production while warping it to her will. The result? A track is equally infectious and unpredictable.
And if "Suckin Up" wasn't enough on its own, the music video accompanying it is an aesthetic feast. Expect audacious visuals, razor-sharp styling, and an unapologetic effervescence that matches "Suckin Up" heart.
With "Suckin Up," Audrey Nuna demonstrates again that she's not merely riding the trends but setting them. This is Nuna at her most confident, and judging by this single, she's just getting started. Prepare to have this one stuck in your head for weeks.