Alex Luke “What You Cryin' For?”

Flamboyant, soulful and spot-on. Alex Luke returns with his own brand of Hip-hop Blues and a new single ahead of debut EP in October. “What You Cryin’ For?” revolves around a cheating ex who romantised love but turned out to the be villain. Careful irony and a touch of playfulness weaves into the inevitable tragedy of heartbreak and betrayal. “What You Cryin’ For?” bears a darker and heavier undertone.

Alex Luke’s music offers a fresh perspective in both hip hop and blues genres, but his music is so easy to relate to, telling stories always with heart and soul. “What You Cryin’ For?” hits all the right spot for hip hop and blues lovers. Alex Luke has a unique and fascinating way navigating the genres that are keen to his heart. With vulnerability and grit in the lyrics; innovation in the sonic landscapes, Alex Luke is one to watch.

In the past few years, the Manchester-based artist has been performing in some of the city’s most well-known venues and surfing down festivals and shows across the U.K. “What You Cryin’ For?” makes the first single ahead of Alex Luke’s debut EP, coming out in October, with the support and grant funding from a 100-year-old institution.