Quav13 releases an Anthem of new generation with "Lover Boy"

At 18 years old, Quav13 infuses his life into each beat and doesn't make songs so much as he builds universes. His latest, "Lover Boy," is a feeling, a confessional, and a message of self-love and growth, all swirled together in melodic rap and irresistible hooks. You can tell Quav13's not doing this for fame or the flash. He's doing it because he has something to say, and music is the only way it comes out right. That's an honesty that is scarce, and it's what will take him far beyond viral hits.

Quav13 has experienced the musical path that would take most artists a lifetime to achieve. Last year, when he was struggling with his mental health, he used music not as a diversion but as a form of salvation. "Lover Boy" is born of that raw honesty, a cathartic release that says a lot without ever feeling forced. "Lover Boy" has the elements of a contemporary romantic anthem. A sleek, melodic flow draws you in, and a lyrical vulnerability keeps them there. Whether falling hard or trying to pick up the pieces, this song gets all up in your feels.

"Lover Boy" is pure young-kid charm, but don't leap to the conclusion that it's immature. There's an elegance to the way that Quav13 twists the threads of hurt and attraction, heartbreak and chest-thumping, courtship and grit. His delivery of those words is just dripping with authenticity, enough to allow you to feel every ounce of what he's been through while still nodding your head and singing along. "Lover Boy" sounds like a career milestone, one that fans and listeners may one day look back on as the moment he came into his own. This youngster should be on your watchlist with a blooming discography and undeniable will to show the world his art.

Link with Quav13: Instagram