In the small spaces between love and lust, ambiguity thrives. Artists like Asha Imuno know this state of being all too well, but he’s done dwelling inside of it. In an homage to breaking free from the uncertainty, Imuno introduces the world to his latest single, “FLORIDA WATER”.
22-year-old Asha Imuno is a triple threat: rapper, singer, and producer all in one. That well-roundedness makes for a cohesive hip-hop discography based on personal truth. Rich in influences from hip-hop to funk to alternative, it’s clear that Imuno trusts his vision by the smooth production and solid themes present across his work.
The California-born rapper’s discography is defined especially by a cool West Coast hip-hop sound, and his latest single is no different. In “FLORIDA WATER”, Imuno wonders why it’s so difficult to make the distinction between real love and its many reproductions. Through introspective monologues the rapper explores these emotions and how they change with time, while also ruminating on the difficult realities of his own relationships.
Imuno’s message is laid down atop stacked harmonies which converse over the warm buzz of trumpets. Riffs from a jazzy saxophone further augment the message, as do a steady cadence of silky-smooth drum beats.
