WATCH: DE’WAYNE Releases “Perfume” featuring Awsten Knight
WATCH: DE’WAYNE Releases “Perfume” featuring Awsten Knight
Listen to the alternative rapper’s latest banger.
Words by: Ysabela De Ocampo
DE’WAYNE shares a piece of his mind on newest single, “Perfume.” The track features DE’WAYNE’S good friend, and Waterpark’s front man, Awsten Knight. The electric alternative rap track packs a punch full of attitude along with its music video. It’s a perfectly cheerful diss track.
“Perfume” is the brainchild of experimental, alternative artist DE’WAYNE. He takes gritty punk guitar riffs and tags a snappy beat on top, giving it a summery feel. But DE’WAYNE doesn’t stop there, he’s constantly working towards honing his own sound. His lyrics are sassy and catchy, and his delivery gives it that rap-like flair. What truly makes DE’WAYNE unique is the addition of static shouting that’s reminiscent of 3Oh!3’s energetic 2010’s music. He shares, “I never ever write love songs but this is one, and it’s about my high school lady. You ever love someone so much you hate them? This is my ode to her and if she hears it, I honestly hope she sings along. Even though falling in love can be the total opposite of beautiful, if you start to fall for someone go super hard!”
Awsten Knight takes a verse after DE’WAYNE’s catchy chorus. His vocal style adds a touch of pop-punky softness, and cheeky, modern lyricism. He adds another dimension to the track. The two artists are friends and have toured together. It’s their first track that they’ve been able to collaborate on. “I send Awsten everything I work on and this was the song that he felt was gonna go crazy! So I asked him to jump on it and I got a verse back a week later!” says DE’WAYNE.
The music video is full of spunk, a fitting visual for the message of the song. Thirty seconds in and the track pauses for a split second as DE’WAYNE slips off his skateboard. DE’WAYNE and Knight’s personality shine through, and the two are captivating and comedic. It’s a colorful visual. It gives summery vibes from Awsten Knights neon, rainbow hair and all the chaotic antics the two perform throughout the video.
DE’WAYNE is an alternative singer/rapper from Houston Texas. He defines a new culture of raw, with tasteful blending of explosive emotion and soulful charisma. Combining elements of rock, industrial, and rap, he paints a colorful soundscape sure to stimulate listeners. His delivery is always full of energy, rightfully so for an artist who refuses to be put in a box. Those who like Machine Gun Kelly, MOD SUN, nothing, nowhere and Happy. should open their ears to DE’WAYNE. He has plenty of music to come and is excited to share it with everyone in the future.
