Ladi and Children of Indigo’s latest single, “Chasing Bugattis,” runs to the opposite. It is bustling with energy, playful, and border-crossing in genre. The song presents itself as a summer road trip distilled into sound and penned while on an East Coast tour from Texas to New York. The track celebrates those carefree days spent lazing around in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and brings them to the musical present day with a sound that’s almost as slick as it is bouncy.
From the jump on that beat, so neatly produced by Dago and Jay Indigo, we’re taken on a journey through a mix of southern swagger and bedroom lo-fi pop coziness. It’s an audacious fusion, but every component lands organically, demonstrating that the group is capable of integrating elements from other genres without sacrificing authenticity. Contributions from Jo Indigo, Ladi, and Wildeflower also warm the production just right, being playful, confident, and unexpectedly coherent.
At the heart of that patchwork is Ladi, a multi-instrumentalist and vocal powerhouse whose origins span from Nigeria to Texas. Having logged more than two decades on drums and over a dozen years strumming the guitar, not to mention half a dozen or more years honing his songwriting and rap skills, Ladi brings a seasoned yet revitalized viewpoint to the track. His music manifests not just in the way he uses his voice, but in the subtle layering of melodies that make “Chasing Bugattis” sound both expansive and intimate.
This track is about mood and vitality. It’s a song that makes you want to dance and smile, and fully embrace the in-the-moment creativity that only artists on the fly can achieve. “Chasing Bugattis” is evidence that when Ladi links up with Children of Indigo, along with talent and experience, not to mention a touch of coastal inspiration, you’ve got yourself a hit that rides as sweetly as the car it salutes.