Setting the tone with an emotive, yet subversive soundscape, ooberfuse open Better Than Gold with a dimensional and profound rap verse which translates as, “Corruption is the illness, truth is the medicine, yet many are afraid to drink the medicine, this is the problem ruining our chances of reaching a proper an just system…”
We are immediately captivated by the intentional depth that manifests with the prose, and the timbre and flow that is delivered. At a time when society needs consciousness the most, ooberfuse are showing that rap can be multilingual, mind-opening and written from the heart.
The track is an urgent and relentless sonic punch against notions of corruption. It sets a serious and defiant tone. The production is crisp whilst also being intense. Electronic layers and hard-hitting drums make the energy feel palpable.
Tugista’s verses are raw and unfiltered. ZJAA, C-Blink, OBLK, YC, and XFLOW deliver lines that sting and resonate. Their words feel lived-in, reflecting the harsh realities of life in Tondo. This is protest music at its purest.
Vocally, Cherrie Anderson bridges worlds with a pop hook. Her presence ties London and Manila together effortlessly. She adds emotional depth without diluting the song’s grit and spirit. The collaboration feels organic and intentional! The music video brings to life the energy of the song, whilst also showcasing the band members’ charisma and talent!
With the English radio edit dropping soon, the track is set to reach an even wider audience! We cannot wait to hear more, and in the meantime, have added Better Than Gold to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream ooberfuse‘s growing discography, including Zeeba da Boo, and Dying son.