Artist: Classified
Album: Luke’s View
Release Date: April 19, 2024
Genre: Hip-hop
Halifax, NS’s own hip-hop extraordinaire, Classified has unveiled his 19th studio album, Luke’s View, via HalfLife Records & Big Story Entertainment.
“I Don’t Wanna Lose You” dives deep into the challenges of growing older while maintaining authenticity in a world obsessed with youth and materialism. Classified humorously navigates the challenges of aging amidst societal pressures. He critiques materialism, advocating for authenticity and self-discovery with the lyrics, “I don’t do the fashion, I do the find your passion, then it’s time for action.”
The brand new single, “Amnesia” starts with a haunting plea: “Amnesia, I need ya, cause I can’t forget the feeling.” It encapsulates the urgent longing to flee from intrusive thoughts and memories. The track provides a poignant insight into the challenges of grappling with inner demons and anxiety. Through introspective lyrics and a raw delivery, Classified dives into the unending loop of overthinking and the desperate quest for mental relief.
“Dad Jokes” is a playful hip-hop track filled with witty wordplay and clever puns. From the start, Classified sets a humorous tone with lines like “I always pack an extra pair of socks when I golf, cause I usually get a hole in one.” The song is brimming with clever quips, such as not trusting someone “like a set of stairs” and referencing “elevated jokes” that “work on many levels.” With its catchy beat and humorous lyrics, “Dad Jokes” is sure to bring a smile to listeners’ faces.
The album also features previous singles, “People,” “Sure Enough,” “All Wrong,” “The Hardy Boyds” and “Wonder,” which on their own garner over 1 million streams on Spotify.