Hush Forte is no stranger to blending genres in unexpected ways, and with his latest release, „It Ain’t Hard” the rising indie-alternative artist proves once again that he’s in a lane of his own. A heady mix of psychedelic rock and soul-drenched hip-hop, the track channels the raw, unfiltered emotion of a love slipping away, offering listeners a visceral experience wrapped in dreamy textures and evocative lyricism.
It’s a hopeful letter to a lover who’s pushing you away. Maybe they wouldn’t complicate things if they could see what they look like from your perspective. It’s a delusional state of wanting to be a crutch to someone who fears intimacy.
This emotional pull is amplified by the track’s lush instrumentation, marrying expansive guitars with pulsating drums that wouldn’t feel out of place in a Tame Impala or Jimi Hendrix cut.
For fans of Hush Forte’s critically acclaimed 2020 debut, LOOK CLOSELY, „It Ain’t Hard” offers a natural evolution—one that retains his signature storytelling while delving deeper into his sonic experimentation. The single arrives as the first taste of Magnet Park, his upcoming project that promises to push his artistry into uncharted territory.
Magnet Park is what I title the mental state I entered after the things I once felt validated by were stripped away and I was faced with myself. This experience was necessary to prepare me for what I knew would inevitably be my life’s work: to discover and expose my true self.
Raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with Jamaican and Curaçaoan roots, Hush Forte—born Corey Talbot—has long been carving out his own niche in the alternative music space. His seamless ability to weave rapping, singing, and production into a cohesive sonic identity has earned him placements on coveted Spotify playlists like POLLEN, Alternative Hip-Hop, and Fresh Finds, as well as Apple Music’s ALT-R&B and FEELS.
With Magnet Park on the horizon, Hush Forte is more determined than ever to make his mark.
I’m ready and willing to stand on everything I put into the world.
If „It Ain’t Hard” is any indication, what’s to come will be just as immersive as it is uncompromising.
