Shaped up as a deeply introspective anthem, ‘Crossroads’ is packed with personal references, giving the listener a glimpse of what’s going on in Juva’s life. Based in Manchester, the talented rapper has always championed a rather eclectic look on hip-hop, often delving into RnB and Electronic territories. What’s more, his vocals and delivery are not conventional, sharing a lighter and playful character. ‘Crossroads’ benefits from a vocoder, for instance, making Juva’s voice quite melodic, almost fierce – the best of both worlds.
Built over icy and minimal beats, mainly focused on trap-flavoured drums and bouncy vibes, ‘Crossroads’ explores a topical moment in its author’s life. As the title suggests, Juva is in search of the right decision, asking himself what’s the right thing to do. The single anticipates an upcoming EP, ‘The Journey Vol. 1’.
Describing the lyrical inspiration behind the track, Juva explains: “Delving into the myriad emotions at play during a watershed moment, this song covers feelings of freedom, hope for the future and opportunity alongside the weight of others’ expectations, questions and confusion over decisions to be made.”
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