Laf822 single “Rite Now” is a soulful soundtrack for the dream chasers

Laf822’s new single, “Rite now,” in collaboration with Sweetcandy!, is a breath of fresh air, a new voice emerging from the cold concrete of Akron, Ohio, and taking root in California. Laf822 is a storyteller for whom the music is therapy, and “Rite now” is the session we should all be afforded. The production is crisp yet raw in the best possible way, allowing Laf822’s voice to cut through like a journal entry set to rhythm. “Rite now” grabs you with a vibe that is effortlessly dope and influenced with purpose.

The smoothness in the lead-up, but grit in the message, a tension that feels right for a track that seems like a late-night drive with your thoughts riding shotgun. What distinguishes “Rite now” is its purpose. This is an expression in motion. Music has long been more than a hobby for Laf822. It’s been the escape hatch from the clamor of everyday life, the place he’s gone when the world seemed too loud. You can sense that honesty in each bar. He is rapping to vent. The track’s title is a state of mind. “Rite now” is the track for the dreamers who would rather not wait, but put in the work all the same, even if nobody is watching.

It’s about doing what you can with your opportunity, especially when you’re still trying to find your footing in the game. Laf822 isn’t shy about his origin or his dominion, and that kind of lucidity is magnetic. There’s just a true artist in real time, pursuing something larger than himself and taking us along for the ride. With “Rite now,” Laf822 shows that all you need to make something real is a mic, a message, and a heart that’s stood the test of time. Keep an ear out for Laf822, he’s making moves. And he’s doing it all right now.