HUSTLERS BE HUSTLING!
Toronto’s own Ekelle returns with a silky new offering that feels like a deep breath mid-marathon. Her latest single, “Drift” featuring the mellow touch of producer and artist Baksh, isn’t just another laid-back summer track. It’s a quiet anthem for the driven, the dreamers, and the doers who know that pacing is part of the process.
Blending alternative indie, R&B, and lo-fi hip-hop with a splash of confident rap, Drift delivers more than a mood; it delivers a mindset. The beat glides like vapor, a haze of soft synths and velvet bass wrapped in sunshine. Ekelle floats over it all with lyrical ease, speaking directly to the modern hustler who’s learned that slowing down isn’t quitting, it’s strategy.
There’s power in the pause, and Drift leans fully into that ethos. This is music for the 9-to-5ers building side hustles after hours, for the creatives who grind hard and retreat harder. Baksh’s buttery production doesn’t just set the vibe; it holds space for introspection, reminding listeners that clarity often comes in the stillness.
And yet, this isn’t escapism. It’s elevation. Drift encourages self-care without letting go of ambition. It’s the soundtrack for candlelit writing sessions, long drives through city lights, and smoke rings rising through rooftop air. In a culture obsessed with motion, Ekelle’s message lands with calm defiance: drift now, so you don’t crash later.
This release feels especially timely for summer, a season that invites both hustle and healing. Ekelle and Baksh have crafted a sonic retreat that meets you where you are and gently nudges you toward where you’re headed. Whether you’re plotting your next move or pressing pause, Drift offers the perfect backdrop.
With a full album on the horizon, Ekelle is clearly carving out her own space in Canada’s indie scene: real, raw, and refreshingly intentional. Drift is more than a moment of chill; it’s a lifestyle cue. So light one, take a beat, and remember: the real hustlers know when to move, and when to float!