October 28, 2022 – Santa Monica, CA – Today, Seattle upstart Highway returns with the vibe-heavy new single “We Can Go,” which features production from Internet Money co-founder Nick Mira. Listen HERE via Victor Worldwide/Geffen Records. Arriving on the heels of the woozy, Kurt Cobain-inspired “No Guitar,” the rapper showcases his ability to conjure emotions through a combination of impressionistic lyrics and earworm melodies.
“Been here before, I let the hoe leave with my coat,” Highway spits over bone-crushing bass and otherworldly synths. “But I get her wet like a boat and you know I’m right like a note.” In his now signature style, the MC blends sing-song bars with a more traditional rap flow, infusing his lines with harmonic flourishes that linger long after the song finishes. He’s also immensely quotable, dropping zingers (“I step on the pedal like roach”) seemingly at whim.
“We Can Go” is the followup to “No Guitar,” which arrived at the end of August. Prior to that, Highway dropped a self-titled project, which includes his breakthrough single “Cash Talk (No Talkin).” That track finds the rapper unloading a barrage of flex-heavy bars with free-flowing nonchalance. Highway spits in his signature autotune-drenched flow over heavy bass, gently plucked guitar, and steady 808s.
While Highway is a fresh face to some, he first paid his dues as an in-demand producer. After reaching a level of satisfaction and achievement with his work, the multi-hyphenate turned his attention to rapping. And it didn’t take long for Highway to realize that he belonged behind the mic. Confidence is central to his art, and he advocates for those who are unapologetically themselves and willing to follow their passions.
Highway’s debut major-label mixtape showcased an artist firmly tapped into the cultural zeitgeist, with the songwriting and production chops to make the work entirely his own. It’s no wonder he has nabbed cosigns from folks like Billboard-charting producer Jetson, producer and recording artist Ye Ali, and his new collaborator Nick Mira. With “We Can Go,” the breakout artist levels up yet again.
Highway – “We Can Go”
Retail: https://Highway.lnk.to/WeCanGo
YouTube Music: https://highway.lnk.to/WeCanGo/youtubemusic
Official Video: https://highway.lnk.to/WeCanGo/youtube
