A Louisiana artist has steadily been picking up steam. Recently, he dropped his song “Tell Your Lies” on Soundcloud. It is also available on Youtube and other major streaming platforms!
Saiko! is not just another name in Louisiana’s music scene. He’s a rapper with a sound crafted to tell a story. Starting his creative journey at just 13 on the app Rapchat, Saiko! quickly discovered that his passion for sound went beyond just a phase. It was more than just a hobby. As his talent grew with every song release, his artistry skill-set also expanded. He evolved from mobile beat-making into advanced digital audio workstations like BandLab and FL Studio. This progression wasn’t just technical. It marked the start of a more ambitious artistic era. This was especially true within a music scene that primarily glorified more aggressive styles of music.
Saiko!’s versatility is one of his most defining traits. It shows his capabilities to cross genres with one another. He creates music utilizing an individual genre with creative effect. His sounds leap from hyper pop to bedroom pop. They also range from rap to jazz. He invites his audience into a musical world that’s as unpredictable as it is authentic.
“I want my fans to know that I love them all. We are gonna make this shit happen,” he says. He underscores a clear mission not just to create, but to build something communal. His energy is both intimate and infectious — equal parts artist and motivator.
His latest single, “Tell Your Lies!”, showcases that emotional range in full color. A moody jazz-influenced track that touches on heartbreak and betrayal, the song is raw and intentionally under polished. “I actually recorded that song in like 5 minutes,” Saiko! shares. This is an almost shocking confession. It only adds to the track’s vulnerable charm. It shows the depths of his talent pool. The song is a refreshing step in a peaceful direction for music coming out of Louisiana. It digs into the roots of its jazzy history with the right Hip-Hop overtones.
What sets Saiko! apart isn’t just his eclectic sound. It is also his Louisiana-bred tenacity. He is willing to take risks and keep things real. “Tell Your Lies!” isn’t merely a single. It signifies a statement of his identity. He shares this identity with his fans. It is a piece of himself he has given to the world. He has genre-blending ambitions. His heart is set on connection. He is an artist to keep on your radar. If he says, “we’re gonna make this happen,” you’d better believe he means it.
Sonus Magazine 