August Wahh returns with “Elated,” a triumphant new single titled that is steeped in sophisticated warmth. This follows her first single “Know What I Want,” which was released in December 2019.
“Elated’ navigates the nuances of carrying on with life with a recovered sense of identity and purpose. It was written by the Filipino neo-soul singer-songwriter herself.
“I wrote ‘Elated’ as a reminder to myself and to others that no matter what you’ve been through, the goal is to rise above situations that made you feel small by accepting where you’ve been and the journey you’re on even if you don’t know where you’re going,” Wahh shared. “It’s a reminder to own yourself and live life to the fullest.”
With the suave beats and jazzy sonic touches of Filipino beatmaker King “crwn” Puentespina, “Elated” makes a great case for both easy casual listening and soulful rumination. Wahh revealed. “The song was basically written on the spot.”
“crwn had a beat he played and I wrote along it,” Wahh continued. “On the same day, we recorded ‘Elated.’”
As accidental magic goes, the spur-of-the-moment recording birthed an empowerment anthem that finds refuge on timelessness and global appeal. At a time when some of her contemporaries have chosen to embrace conventional approaches to songwriting, Wahh channels her energy towards promoting self-worth as part of her personal mantra.
“Does it matter where I go?” Wahh asks rhetorically while guaranteeing to own every decision she makes. She tackles the age-old question with emotional openness and introspection.
“Elated” was released on streaming and digital platforms worldwide on April 30, 2020. Watch the lyric video here:
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