uLove: Rayhan’s Version
- Arashk Azizi
- Apr 30
- 2 min read
uLove: Rayhan’s Version is a set of eleven pieces by the hip hop artist Rayhan — a bold debut album that hits like a wooden roller coaster: rough, thrilling, and real. From the first track to the last, this album tells a coming-of-age story soaked in love, lust, heartbreak, survival, and reflection. Rayhan, a rapper, actor, and comedian from Scarborough, Toronto, uses his full range of creativity to bring a multi-genre sound that refuses to stay in one lane.
His music goes beyond hip hop — EDM, synth-pop, jazz, and experimental electronica all leave their fingerprints on this record. Still, what keeps the album cohesive is Rayhan’s lyrical narrative and vocal presence. There’s grit in his voice, but also vulnerability.
“Broken Heart Intro” starts the album off on a melancholic note — a hip hop ballad layered with sadness and self-reflection. It ends with the quiet yet haunting words: “Still miss you though.” From there, we dive into “No Tomorrow,” a track driven by electronic beats and synths, almost pop-like in structure but still grounded by Rayhan’s rhythmic flow. “Cold” hits next, one of the most emotionally dense tracks — about disconnection and inner numbness. The beat constantly shifts, reflecting the instability the lyrics speak of.
“RUNNING FROM YOU” (yes, all caps — and it earns them) is chaos in the best way. A track that thrives on intensity, its frantic beat and urgent delivery capture emotional panic. “FREAK HOES” is a flex — here, Rayhan displays rapid-fire rhymes and a playful tone, channeling confidence and bravado with technical control.
Then the album pauses for breath with “New Reflections Interlude.” A short, atmospheric track led by soft saxophone lines, it mirrors Rayhan’s voice and lends emotional weight to the brief moment of stillness. “Bands On My Lonely” brings back the electronic edge, but the core remains deeply rooted in hip hop. A song about isolation and ambition — it's one of the more introspective tracks beneath its glossy production.
The title track, “Untitled Love,” stands out with its melancholic electric guitar intro — almost a ballad. The lyric “Yeah I never love you in a hurry” lingers long after the track ends. Here, the raw honesty hits hardest.
“FIRE ALIVE” kicks off the album’s finale — aggressive, sharp, and hypnotic, blurring the line between hardcore hip hop and electro-rap. Then comes “G SHOCK,” a continuation of the sonic mood but heavier on rap.
The closer, “Sincerely Yours Freestyle,” feels like a letter left unsent — messy, real, and vulnerable. It’s the moment the protagonist stares at his reflection and decides to step forward. A raw conclusion that doesn’t wrap things up with a bow — it just says: I’m still here.
Rayhan’s debut is a genre-bending narrative full of contrast — fast flows and soft sax, chaotic beats and personal pain, love songs and gang tales. uLove: Rayhan’s Version isn’t trying to be perfect — it’s trying to be real. And it succeeds.
Comments