Cult Shotta, 4orttune, Jords Drop First Single From 'LONELY SOULJAZ' Tape

Sydney collective Cult Shotta, 4orttune, and Jords have released "show me luv," the first single from their forthcoming collaborative project LONELY SOULJAZ. The track signals a formal introduction to a trio who've been working in proximity for some time, now consolidating their chemistry into a shared release.

First Taste of the Upcoming LONELY SOULJAZ Tape

"show me luv" is built around the hoodtrap aesthetic the three have individually refined: gritty, melodic, and rhythmically conversational. All three artists feature on the track, trading verses that pull from pop culture touchstones and street vernacular without veering into pastiche. The production, handled by don.sahand, stays lean, leaving room for vocal interplay rather than overwhelming it. Sahand's work here leans into the trap palette the artists have become synonymous with, providing a foundation that's atmospheric without being ornamental.

The visual component arrives courtesy of mp4oscar and bigmelwtl, with VFX contributions from macsdona and revisionedmp4. The video treatment mirrors the sonic approach: direct, low fidelity in aesthetic choice, and centred on the artists rather than spectacle. It's a package that prioritises cohesion across audio and visual elements, reinforcing the collective's unified front.

The release arrives without a confirmed date for the full tape, but the single functions as both a proof of concept and a mood setter. For listeners familiar with the artists' solo output, "show me luv" is less a departure than a recalibration. Three voices operating in complementary registers rather than competing for space.

The collective approach isn't novel, but it's been underutilised in recent Australian street rap. LONELY SOULJAZ positions itself as a project built on shared sensibility rather than opportunistic feature swaps. Whether the full tape delivers on that premise remains to be seen, but "show me luv" suggests the groundwork is solid, and the collaborative infrastructure behind it runs deeper than the booth.

Kuri Kitawal

Sunshine Coast based creative and entrepreneur documenting the sound, stories, and growth of Australian hip hop. With a focus on authenticity and community, Kuri writes about the artists, the culture and the infrastructure that push music forward. Founder of Oceania’s Finest and committed to showcasing the voices shaping the future of the scene.

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