PREMIERE: TOPE Returns with West Coast Anthem "Again & Again"
It's been a cool minute since we last heard from who many call the underground's best-kept secret, TOPE. But good news, the Oakland based, multi-talented musician is back with a new Cali banger, "Again & Again".
Citing depression, a lack of motivation and more, TOPE took some time away from releasing music to learn piano, bass guitar, and change his sound completely. With a new album complete and more production credits starting to seep out, it appears TOPE has reignited the fire he once had for music.
Enter "Again & Again" marks a new sound and ultra-fresh vibe for TOPE. Updating us on his life, the grind, and the ladies occupying his time TOPE takes us straight to a summer day in California on "Again & Again." Only marking his second non-sample production credit TOPE has stepped away from his style of chopping up Soul records ala J-Dilla and Madlib to playing smooth chords and wildly funky basslines.
"Again & Again" is written, recorded, produced, and co-mixed by TOPE himself sharing mixing credits with Neill Von Tally of Eyrst Music. With over 10 years in the game, TOPE felt it was only right to challenge himself and reinvent his sound which will be heard all over his new album set to release in 2020. Roll your windows down and press play on "Again & Again" and be sure to tap in with TOPE, as he releases new music this year 🙌🏾