By Todd Anderson
Exus has come onto our radar with his fresh new album, From Me, To You, a heartfelt set of songs that blend atmospheric, sharply-crafted instrumentation with honest, emotive lyricism. A potent project that contains subject matter relatable to a wide scope of listeners, From Me, To You finds Exus at his best as a lyricist, as he delivers captivating verses that remain vivid and poetic throughout, particularly on songs such as the gospel-tinged “New Life” or the closer “For You”. It’s a set of songs that draws you in closer and closer as the track list progresses, with the opener “Do You See Me?” setting the tone before Exus takes the listener on a journey through personal songs like “Message To My Diary” and “Dancing In The Rain” that get to the core of trials and tribulations that the lyricist has seen in life. Then, there are songs such as “Song Cry” that elevate Exus’ songwriting with potent verses and detail-rich bars that find his skills as a writer at centre stage. It’s a project full of impactful moments, and each song provides them with bars that are memorable for their honest, emotive nature.
The latest from Exus, From Me, To You is a powerful album that kicks off 2023 on a strong note, and it has us excited for what may be coming next from him.
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