CoolhandTrew releases “Shock The World” — A soulful reset blending hip-hop, R&B, and groove.

"Shock The World" is a 5-song reset, where hip-hop soul meets quiet strength.

CoolhandTrew has been a hip-hop soul musician whose work has been around for 20 years, and his music has been a reflection of the artistic synergy of groove, storytelling, and honesty. He is a great act from the U.S. and has performed alongside the giants of rock and rap, has had his songs used in TV series such as All-American and 4400, and has been producing a rapturous mixture of honesty and smooth, late-night vibes without making a big fuss about it. His music finds its charm and is perfect for the hours spent on long car rides, enforcing a serene atmosphere at a hangout, or during those moments when the weight of your presence is felt rather than the volume of your voice.

One voice, one groove, one purpose—CoolhandTrew makes the case that being is louder than yelling.

CoolhandTrew's newest EP, “Shock The World”, is a 5-track collection that harks back to soul and simplicity. The EP hardly exceeds 15 minutes, yet the project manages to break away from the standard of music being either loud or overly produced to have a big impact—instead, it focuses on feeling, groove, and the concept of one thing leading to another. Right from the very first chord, Trew draws a very particular atmosphere that is at the same time very serene and very firm, which perfectly fits his hour of music or when one's thoughts catch up with him.

Trew holds up the mix of subtle confidence and soulful depth together. It represents the journey's message of the project: after all, the most courageous thing could be to remain humble. Just as good is “Next to Me”, a track with the strongest points, which is lyrically intimate and has a groove that gives you the feeling that the song will be with you even after it finishes. The composition of “Bundle Up” continues similarly, and its lyrics permeate listeners' minds, commanding them to slow their pace to savor or experience the tranquility of the less conspicuous aspects of life.

Trew is more meticulous with each song, hence the feeling that the artist is inwardly connected with his work. The outcome is thus a very intimate, soulful experience of a kind that is universally relatable and that is all about being felt, not forced.

The EP would appeal to the very selective type of audience and curators who would want a thorough and thought-provoking new material with a strong but non-aggressive approach to groove and with meaningful lyrics.