Tuka presents ‘Selling Me Out’ as his comeback single
Four years without releasing solo music proves not to be of any concern for Tuka. On the high of releasing ‘F*ck You Pay Me’, the inspired poet and rapper has just released lead official single ‘Selling Me Out’.
An unusual circumstance contributed to the song’s fruition, with “the idea for the song coming from a cat/animal appreciation group I started called Catsquad”, Tuka explains. Moreover, ‘Selling Me Out’ displays Tuka’s willingness to recycle and bring new life to his older ideas.
“Someone posted a quote from an older song I’d written, using the phrase “we suit so well”… I responded to the post saying that I regret not making a complete song out of that concept… [and] the entire group wanted me to give it a try”, says Tuka.
Contrasted with the heavy sound Tuka thrusts on ‘F*ck You Pay Me’, the new track sees Tuka shift gear to a more melodically prominent sound. Whilst the track highlights Tuka’s stylistic versatility, ‘Selling Me Out’ shows once again, that Tuka is attuned to the issues and conflict in the modern day. The rapper combats the gravity of deep social commentary with slithers of satire and lightheartedness.
‘Selling Me Out’ highlights how well-versed Tuka is as a poet as he reflects on the role money and security play in romantic relationships. Despite the energy the track provides in the background, it sheds light on how the rapid world is a catalyst for favouring ease and convenience over meaningful, blossoming relationships.
Join Tuka on his ‘Selling Me Out’ Tour: on sale now
Dates:
Friday Nov 1 – Newcastle, The Cambridge
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Saturday Nov 2 – Blue Mountains, Baroque House
Tickets: https://www.thecarrington.com.au/conferences-events/venues/the-baroque-room/
Friday Nov 8 – Adelaide, Fat Controller
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Friday Nov 15 – Perth, Jack Rabbit Slims
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Saturday Nov 16 – Melbourne, Howler
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Friday Nov 22 – Brisbane, Foundry
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Saturday Nov 23 – Sydney, Lansdowne
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Friday Nov 29 – Canberra, UC Hub
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Saturday Nov 30 – Hobart, Republic Bar*
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