The Beat Generation delivers groove with new single "The Business"

The Beat Generation is alive and kicking with their latest track, "The Business," which is still relevant and a testament to the evolution of art, smut, and sticking to your creative guns. With rebelliousness reminiscent of the late 70s, the track reflects a defining chapter in the artist's existence and will resonate with music lovers and creatives of all shapes and sizes.

"The Business" references some advice from Frank Zappa, an artist known for his boundary-breaking contributions to music. In the fall of 1979, the singer had a memorable exchange with Zappa, in which the two, after booting a photographer out of the room, two discussed both contemporary culture and politics, music, and the necessity of remaining true to one's art. This moment of clarity is threaded within "The Business" narrative, which turns the track into a song and a portrayal of an artist trying not to lose sight of the ground amidst a crazy world.

The song is more like an ode to Zappa's sense of sincerity, as they tell it. The lyrics and melody just melt together so effortlessly to listen to. There's a timeless thing going on with the song's feel that speaks to now and back then. Taking influence from The Mothers of Invention and the attitude of late 70s UK punk, "The Business" emulates the rebelliousness of a younger generation who wouldn't be afraid to speak out and make their music the way they want to. There is raw energy on that track, almost like it came right out of the underground music scene in New York City, paying tribute to the urban hustle that drove most of that period.

The Beat Generation has penned a tune that encapsulates a time capsule. It captures what it means to stay true to oneself in the sometimes unfriendly jungle of creativity and the business of music. As evidence of its lasting impression, the song also proves that even decades later, there are still some lessons to be learned from Zappa and the era in which it thrived. This is a statement of intent and a reminder that an artist's work is what it makes and whether it stays true to what it wants to say.