HV revives the pop-rap landscape with "CPR," a track that hits you like an electric shock to the chest. Mixing retro charm with cinematic emotion and the freshness of contemporary indie pop, the rising artist, dodging more explicit pathos, kicks us with a track that sounds like the ideal side-A opener for a heartbreak mixtape or the anthem for your next doomed crush.
Right from the opening beat, there's a warmth that evokes memories of '90s teen movie soundtracks and handwritten CD sleeves tossed between passing periods in the high-school hallway. Its delivery is gentle yet firm, skating a fine line between pop sense and rap flow. His vocals ride the production like a buoyant wave, heart-on-sleeve in equal measure, and it's perfect for those late-night playlist sessions when you're overthinking a text thread or replaying old voicemails you thought you had trashed.
HV captures that universal moment with heart and humor. It's catchy without being superficial, introspective without being ponderous. The rare pop-rap hybrid that doesn't demand attention but warrants it. As someone who entered the 2020 streaming rush, HV has clearly been refining his perspective. "CPR" is a signal. A signal of how well this artist can straddle the line between vibe and vulnerability, hook and heart. If you love mixtape-worthy gems, retro-souled pop, or songs that make falling in love sort of like a near-death experience in a good way, you'll want this one on repeat.
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