With S.M.S.tt.D (Sold My Soul to the Devil), Hugo Oak returns to solo work after years of collaboration with Satori & The Band From Space. This new track brings together a tight mix of jazz, funk, and soul, with a groove that feels live and fully in control. It’s got movement, but nothing is rushed. The rhythm section stays steady while the vocal layers rise and fall with real intention.
The mood sits somewhere between raw emotion and quiet defiance. Hugo’s voice leads the track without needing to push – there’s depth in the tone, and his harmonies are precise. It feels like the kind of song written from experience, not just inspiration.
Originally written mid-tour and later shaped by personal loss, S.M.S.tt.D doesn’t rely on drama or volume to get its point across. It feels like a turning point for the artist, both musically and personally.
This track could work well in a film or series with a moody or internal scene – something that needs tension, but not noise. It’s thoughtful, grounded, and musically sharp.
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