LIL MACKS DELIVERS AN ODE TO THE LUXURY LIFE WITH THE EXTRAVAGANT ‘TOO FLY’
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Staking his claim as one of the most exciting voices in the new trap-wave of UK music, Lil Macks returns to his melodic roots with latest single ‘Too Fly’. The track comes laced with euphoria, drenched in luxury, and is a full-bodied anthem that plays like an audible champagne campaign, a confident celebration of success and elevation. The track follows the darker, more introspective ‘Demon Time’, which arrived earlier this summer in May, showcasing LM’s rapid acceleration in growth as an artist over the last few years. ‘Too Fly’ is accompanied by a music video directed by Mani J, which builds on the song’s themes of luxury and excess.
From the moment the dreamy pitched up sample commences it’s clear that Lil Macks has something special for the hustlers, go-getters and the ladies to vibe with. ‘Too Fly’ sees the Milton Keynes artist deliver a velvet-smooth, melodic performance. Although Lil Mack’s luxury-laced lyrics tell a tale of success, he doubles up with raw and honest lyrics. ‘Too Fly’ is filled with lines that tackle the duality that defines his artistry, street-coded resilience on one side, and the harsh realities of living with these devastating losses.
Over a mellow synth-led instrumental, Lil Macks reflects on loyalty, grief, mistrust, and elevation. His silky vocals take lead, allowing him to comfortably reveal the emotional scars beneath the surface, which has been an important pillar for the trap-wave genre. Hard-hitting lyrics like “You know that love feel better when it’s real / The streets feel colder when you’re really in the field / Are you rolling with me still” paint a picture of the young lyricist’s tiring push and pull with balancing genuine relationships while having such a hostile lifestyle. Lil Macks’ ability to balance love and loss, grit and gloss makes ‘Too Fly’ one of his most compelling records to date and another for his relentlessly loyal fanbase to add to their streaming devices.
At 23 years old, Lil Macks has spent the last half a decade building his sound and growing a loyal fanbase. Born in The Netherlands, Macks moved to North London at an early age with his family, eventually settling in Milton Keynes, where he finally found a sense of home. He released his breakout track ‘Protect Me’ in early 2021, just as the world was navigating the pandemic. It felt like divine timing when he arrived on the scene, instantly drawing comparisons to UK trap-wave pioneers like M Huncho and Nafe Smallz.
Early drafts of his follow-up singles ‘Barbados’ and ‘Oslo’ began leaking online, sending fans into a frenzy and sparking the creation of multiple fan pages that helped to continue building out his cult-like following. Seizing the moment, Macks flew out to both countries to shoot official music videos for the tracks, which have since racked up millions of views and streams. Since then, Lil Macks has continued to deliver melodic street anthems, solidifying his place as one of the most exciting voices in the UK’s new wave scene.
With a flow now undeniable to the listeners of this new generation of trap-wave music, ‘Too Fly’ is another reminder that Lil Macks is soaring toward the upper heights of UK music and beyond.
