Quadeca & Kevin Abstract, TEXAS BLUE | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 19^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “TEXAS BLUE” performed by Quadeca and Kevin Abstract.

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and/or stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 19^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we break down “TEXAS BLUE” performed by Quadeca and Kevin Abstract.

“Waking up to you / Colder than TEXAS BLUE…” Yikes 🥶! So, what happens when Quadeca and Kevin Abstract join forces? Sheer magic, my friends. Quadeca concludes his 2024 album, SCRAPYARD with a gorgeous, thoughtful collab with Abstract entitled “TEXAS BLUE”. Quadeca and Abstract penned this Texas song with Quadeca also producing. The vibe commences with rhythmic piano lines, which serve as stellar accompaniment for Abstract.  Later, as “TEXAS BLUE” progresses, there is ample ear candy, led by strings courtesy of johan lenox and YAS.  “TEXAS BLUE” is more of a pop/singer-songwriter-oriented track – unique, unique, unique!

Speaking of unique, Kevin Abstract serves up a unique flow in the first verse. “Wakin’ up next to you, am I complex to you? / Scratches on your back, the sun peeking through,” he spits, continuing, “Sagging baggy jeans, X-rated preview / Feel the wind coming in, are you gonna let it take you too?” Oh, those matters of the heart – they always hit different.  The lyric about the wind signals issues… After embracing less pitch initially, Abstract unveils the pitch in the following chorus, which is varied throughout.  Quadeca also contributes to the choruses, to the tune of:

“I’ll be honest (I’ll be)

It hurts so much more than I knew (I’ll be)

But who asked you? (Who asked?)

Who asked you?”)

Abstract, throughout “TEXAS BLUE,” opens up about his concerns and feelings, fearing they could have devastating results – the end of his relationship. Quadeca, like Abstract, fears honesty, having suppressed his feelings.  “If I could tell you the truth / You hold ‘til it splits into two,” he sings, fearing the end of the relationship.  The good news is, honesty pays off, and both artists vow to be – wait for it – HONEST! Over the course of this nearly five-and-a-half-minute song, Quadeca and Kevin Abstract artfully go deep. “TEXAS BLUE” serves as an epic coda on SCRAPYARD.

Quadeca // SCRAPYARD // deadAir // 2024

Quadeca & Kevin Abstract, TEXAS BLUE: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 19 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; deadAir; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]