Bristol's Blacksmith joins forces with Compton heavyweight Westside Boogie for a reflective, urgent slice of soul-tinged old-school hip-hop. "Last Days" is a transatlantic collaboration that draws on perspectives and philosophies to create something timeless and now, carrying the resilience into realism. Produced by It's Nyce, the track buzzes with warmly fuzzy classic hip-hop, solid rhythm, soulful underpinnings, and a bed of unease that reflects the message that life is short, so don't live it in regret.
Blacksmith leaps in with feral conviction, imbuing its scenes of struggle and self-determination with a savage vividness. His delivery is grounded and the sort of voice that has stared down failure and faith. Westside Boogie comes in as something of a mirror image from another dimension, the grit that counterbalances the soul's introspection. Their lines make a conversation about purpose, growth, and the quiet victories that can be achieved simply by not giving up.
Blacksmith explained that "Last Days" is a song about moving forward and staying focused on the journey, not the fears that come with it. The story of how the song came to exist is that it was born from a simple Instagram connection and mutual respect, reinforcing its core message. "Last Days" is for anyone in particular pursuit of something real. It's honest, soulful, and purpose-driven, and Blacksmith, alongside Westside Boogie, serves as a work of art that proves why keeping one foot in front of the other can never go out of style.
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