“Cheba” by Noah Khalil is an alternative indie song that leans on hip hop and rap to form its riveting soundscape. Khalil is a talented artist that works to craft catchy sonic landscapes underneath his thought-provoking lyrics. In this track, he talks directly to the creative dreamers who long to escape the confines of modern society in the pursuit of making their art. Khalil seems to be achieving this goal with a new girl he has met. Anyone in the creative space will likely feel heard by this song, and its enticing beat will have you grooving along.
A tapping beat and dancing bass line carry the listener through this song as subtle electric guitar strums add atmosphere. Layered vocals and ear worm melodies are the standout element of the track, with Khalil’s clean and smooth vocal performance holding tight to your attention. Rapped sections contrast slightly with the staccato melodies that hold more space between words, surprising the listener as the flow changes. The music video shows Khalil performing the song on the streets of LA, with the iconic California palm trees in the background, and his passionate connection to his words is palpable in the way he sings each line.
“Cheba” is about a new girl Khalil is infatuated with. He sings about how she has an “academic mind,” but never really felt right at school. Both of them are artists, and this connection takes them far. The ability to connect with someone over your deepest passions can create one of the most meaningful kinds of relationships, where you feel like you just truly understand each other, and Khalil is celebrating having found it.
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