“Pa Le Vu,” by Luuk, Elyon is a vibrant hip hop track with a powerful message. Luuk, Elyon is an innovative artist based in Los Angeles with an aptitude for crafting a captivating flow over a dynamic beat. The title of the track translates to “do you speak?,” and Luuk, Elyon explores that question in the song, speaking to himself through his music as a reminder to use his words carefully as he works towards his goals. During the creation of this track, he free-styled the entirety of “Pa Le Vu,” as a melody only, and later filled in the lyrics, demonstrating a unique process that makes the final result all the more impressive.
A meandering, walking piano sample repeats throughout the song, providing the track with a reliable rhythm and some fun ear candy. The drums are steady and invigorating the entire track, sometimes dropping out for a beat or two to let the lyrics shine, giving those moments a satisfying impact. The rhythm of the vocal delivery also shifts and changes as the song goes on, with some sections offering dense and quickly delivered lyrics before moving into a more drawn out, melodic tone. This gives “Pa Le Vu,” an interesting song form that you can’t turn away from, always waiting to see what Luuk, Elyon will do next.
With lyrics like “I take control” and “take what’s mine,” it’s clear that Luuk, Elyon has built strong mental fortitude and knows what he wants. He values his connection with his art, and with himself, and knows exactly what he wants to say to keep that connection alive.
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