Virgin Islands born artist Rokeaux releases new album titled ARTO: Love. Please check it out above and drop a comment to let us know what you think about it.
Stream/Download:
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/arto-love/1752054324
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5KxEjWCEhYqNUhgwZDksAG
“Miine” Music Video: .youtube.com/watch?v=0qwMPd5Q1mw
“DWL” Music Video: youtube.com/watch?v=UlH2CfQqK1E
Virgin Islands artist/songwriter, Rokeaux, known for his wide-ranging versatility, made a conscious decision to start launch a conceptual series of compilations that well encapsulates his impressive musical skill sets. ARTO: LOVE is first up, illustrating his views on the dangerous four-letter word, from personal experiences and observations. The album seamlessly navigate from genre to genre, spanning from afrobeats, to pop, R&B, reggae, and even a sprinkle of country in the intro track, “I Can Drunk,” an overly confident, alcohol-induced self deprecating athem.
His eclectic creativity truly shines through on standout cuts like “Thowin’ It,” introducing an unexpected but exciting change up on the second half of the song, one that proves impossible to not bust out in dance. Another vulnerable cut, “Salty,” heavy on the reggae, shows a side, most won’t show in this present world of machismo and bravado, where he actually fixates on a girl he permanently fumbled, now in a thriving relationship.
From the sounds of this album, this “ARTO” series is off to a great start and we’re just happy to be along for the ride.
Follow Rokeaux:
Facebook: @Rokeaux
Instagram: @rokeaux
X/Twitter: @rokeaux
Artist Biography:
Rokeaux, singer/rapper/songwriter, was born and raised in St.Thomas of the US Virgin Islands. Now, Los Angeles-based, he has been consistently releasing music, showcasing his unique sound, recently dropping his first album entitled ARTO:LOVE playing off the new alter ego “The Artopus” he has embodied. The project is a perfect blend of Caribbean, Afro-, and his signature melodic Hip Hop approach, fusing his “island boy” influence to the more Top 40s commercial genres. Vocally, Rok‘ is often described as raspy but with powerful debt and the melodies are undeniably infectious. We now comfortably call his genre Caribbean Hip-Pop.