The air of modern romance is thick with the digital static of late-night texts and read receipts, a milieu that Vancouver rapper and producer B00sted and Montreal-based R&B singer Myles Lloyd capture with aching precision in their collaborative single, Used to Love You. An emotional rollercoaster ride through the post-breakup psyche, the track offers a compelling exploration of love lost and the ensuing struggle to find personal equilibrium amidst the shrapnel of shattered relationships.
The song unfurls with a melancholic melody that immediately sets the tone – a sonic landscape that simultaneously evokes both longing and liberation. B00sted steps into this world first, his rap verses articulating the confusion and frustration of dealing with a partner who is growing increasingly distant. “Late night texts and you don’t reply / got me overthinking everything alright,” he raps, his words painting a vivid picture of a love story gone awry, the modern-day angst of seen-zones and ignored messages adding an extra layer of relatability for a generation navigating love in the age of instant communication.
As B00sted delves deeper into the narrative, he reveals attempts to cope with his emotional turmoil through partying and drinking. The lyrics subtly hint at the underlying issues that precipitated the breakup, such as a dearth of trust and communication, adding a layer of complexity and depth to the narrative.
Myles Lloyd enters the sonic scene with a chorus that is as seductive as it is soulful, his voice intertwining with B00sted’s verses in an organic blend of rap and R&B. His repetition of the chorus, laced with intricate vocal runs and harmonies, only serves to amplify the emotional resonance of the track, creating a compelling sonic experience that lingers.
Used to Love You is a raw and candid portrayal of the aftermath of a breakup. The track brilliantly juxtaposes the feelings of regret and nostalgia against a backdrop of hope. B00sted and Myles Lloyd’s seamless synergy is palpable throughout the track, creating a powerful narrative wrapped in a smooth and dynamic track that deserves to be on the playlists of every rap and R&B enthusiast.