Over the past three years, the elusive artist known as avakten has been releasing various singles. Their signature auto-tune tinted melodies have been tucked away, waiting for the recognition they deserve. All of these intricately structured tracks have finally found a home, on ava, we get a proper compilation of all of avakten singles. Separate, these singles seem like loose songs released as a separate creative outlet. Once you put them all together, you see avakten’s full vision, you hear a melody of honest songwriting from an artist with a keen ear for storytelling.
Everything about ava, from the rollout to the structure of the project itself, seems so well throughout and purposeful. This is a testament to avakten’s prowess as a creative. These singles started to surface on the internet in 2019 and the fact that three years later they can come together to create such a cohesive body of work is mind-boggling. The way each song can transition into the next regardless of their release date shows how maniacal avakten can be about his work. Like a supervillain hiding his secret plan, ava plays out as if this is all part of some greater scheme to take over the industry.
avakten is able to pack so much texture and thoughts into just 13 minutes. Being a producer himself, crafting beats under the name Simulacra, and working closely with fellow producers Ginseng and Rio Leyva, they are able to fit each song into each other like puzzle pieces. The way this project flows is truly exceptional and shows how care went into every detail
With only two features from RonSoClod and Hella Sketchy, avakten is able to shine. All over this project, his voice is able to cut through your speakers and deliver catchy melodies. The way his voice is able to interact with all the other elements of a song creates woven harmonies that add a rich texture to the ava.
In the case of avakten, the music speaks for itself. Their debut project ava is a compilation of melodic earworms and meticulous mixing. The mystery of the artist behind these songs gets overshadowed by the raw talent presented here. What is next for the faceless mastermind behind ava? We will just have to enjoy what is released and wait.
Check out the tracklist and stream the full project below;
