GAWF - Wrong Way (Single)

The first single from GAWF to appear in 2022 came before the ending of May when he dropped a single titled “Wrong Way” that accompanied a visual to drop the same day; both releases have been doing substantially well with plays & views since their initial drop date. Being behind Swanny’s latest album, “Endorphin,” I was excited to see the sounds GAWF was working with on his own art, which to my surprise, became a commendable treat. Battling over melancholy production by J Allan, GAWF expresses the fear of heading in the wrong direction with no signs or way to help him get to his destination; it feels like there’s only one way to go, and he doesn’t think it’s the way back home which he truly wants to see again. It’s a profound ballad from GAWF & it’s set differently from any of his previous work yet shows the growth he’s come across in his journey.

I love the punk-esque vibes the ballad provides, from the production that slowly walks you into the record where GAWF’s eerie vocals grow from the background before he extends towards the chorus in fast-paced efforts that showcase his artistry’s reach. It’s another catchy portion from GAWF we can expect to sing over & over, and the raw emotions that GAWF posses in the record only show he’s feening for direction. He’s a lost soul who wants to find the balance back in his life without succeeding in the need for vices to control him. He’s done feeding the demons and wants to be found; he doesn’t know the way anymore, and while he sounds like he’s on the warpath to giving up, it's quite the opposite. He’s angry that he can’t find the direction to head out in and doesn’t want to begin then end up at a dead-end to start the process over from the beginning. He’s taking it step by step, but slowly it’s starting to feel like he’s heading the wrong way. Does he know for sure? Not necessary, but it’s a start to find the place he called home. We’ve heard GAWF wears his heart on this sleeve in previous records, but this one might be his most powerful example to date. The video directed by Loki Loveless does an excellent job of showing his headspace in the moment & his cry for help; it's a passionate record which I’m hoping receives a follow-up in the future.

We’ve seen plenty of diverse work come out of Twenty3 Studios in the past few months, and I’m hoping to see more like it continues to be produced in a timely manner. They're not making music comparable to anything else right now, and I think that’s where they stand different from their peers. I hope to see a project from GAWF with records like this, but I’m sure time will tell soon enough. Be sure to continue supporting the track & video here while sharing both on all available social media avenues.