Whether it is the depth of the metaphors or the pull of the grooves in Tea Sea’s melodic RnB Trap track, ‘Vitals’, you’ll recognise the rising artist’s ability to evoke emotion with their contemporary all-baring style.

The Odenton, MD-based rapper and singer’s passion for the written word runs as deep as his love for RnB and soul. Paired with his tendency never to let a psychological stone go unturned when penning lyrical attacks, his tracks are as intimate as they are insightful.

Rather than relying on melodic hooks, Tea Sea ensures that his melodies consistently offer emotion when they are in line with his energetic cadence. By taking influence from artists such as Kid Cudi, Future and Lil Wayne as well as video games, manga and anime, his sound naturally boasts a vivid and psychedelic colour palette.

Tea Sea said:

“Vitals was inspired by a woman who stirred feelings in me that I never really felt before. People tend to focus on the positive aspects of falling in love, but there are uncomfortable, vulnerable emotions that surface at the beginning that can trigger a certain sort of mental mania - especially for overthinkers.”

Amelia Vandergast at A&R Factory said:

“Vitals is a track that practically lays out a welcome mat for you with the soft indie intro before the intensity gradually builds; before you know it, you’re in the midst of mind-melting metaphors, feeling the tension rise in the raw but poised and articulate take on RnB trap. “