“The song was basically written on the spot,” August Wahh says. “crwn had a beat he played, and I wrote along it. On the same day, we recorded Elated.” And the result of this same-day recording is the latest empowerment anthem that Elated brings.
It’s a feisty song that promotes self-worth wrapped in the sophisticated warmth of crwn’s suave beats and jazzy tunes—topped by August Wahh’s soulful vocals. She asks, “Does it matter where I go?” Her lyrics take you through the intricacies of carrying on with her life with a renowned sense of identity, purpose, and direction. Repeatedly singing, “I own it” is testament to this and proof of her bold attitude and approach to life.
“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,” she shared. And this she did spectacularly. Promoting self-worth has always been her mantra, and Elated falls nothing short of that.
It’s also a case that proves not all empowerment mantras have to be blazing loud and upbeat—sometimes a soulful approach that’s great for easy listening and rumination does the trick.
You may listen to her latest single through Spotify or watch the official lyric video here.
