Directions - ET Reed (Rap) ET Reed has a dream and a mission, and she needs to shed some dead weight that threatens to hold her back in Directions. It’s such a mature realization for a voice that sounds so innocent. This is the plight of the artist—as you rise, so many you relied on will fall to the side. What we really enjoy about this track is the vulnerability. ET Reed isn’t yelling at those who failed her to get lost, instead there’s a somber melancholy of bittersweet epiphany and disappointment. That vibe is exemplified by the warm lofi track, which loops hauntingly as ET Reed’s understated vocal pours straight from the heart. Intentionally over-tuned, combined with the natural innocence of her voice, it creates a smooth, ASMR-like experience. All this combined, Directions pulls the listener in, and then connects with a raw exploration of the inevitable disappointment of growing apart.
Best Lyric: “Shit I lost my mind, let alone my temper.”