Lachi shines through with empowerment anthem "Life on Hard"

Lachi's newest single, "Life on Hard," is a ballsy mash-up of electronic dance and pop-rap over razor-sharp house beats. The track brims with a self-assured and unapologetic power. It's an expression of triumphant defiance in the face of systemic obstacles, served with an infectious, empowering attitude.

Lachi, renowned for her fearless advocacy work and genre-blending sound, brings all the heat with this latest single. Scuffed yet groovy, "Life on Hard" heaps what sounds like detuned synthesizers over industrial-strength drums and an irrepressible pulse that all but dares you to stay still. 

The magic in Lachi's delivery is fierce, emotional, and definitely honest. Her cheeky, cutting lyricism remains front and center here on a record where she upends narrative and space, loudly and proudly proclaiming her wins, all while maneuvering through a world not designed to see her thrive. And the message of a personal triumph, especially as a blind artist, is revolutionary.

There's a sort of duality behind "Life on Hard" that I think makes it very unique. On one level, it's a dance floor- and festival-ready banger that cries out to be blasted in clubs, on festival stages, and at speaker-laden rooftop parties. But lean in and you'll hear the story of hustle, of overcoming the odds, of making your shine in a system that tries to dim your light. That's the kind of story that transcends the beat, and it lingers.

Lachi goes on making anthems with purpose, and this one hits harder with both fists up. Her continued campaign for disability representation not only seamlessly integrates into her artistry, but Murder offers another case in her favor of being a voice we need now more than ever. "Life on Hard" is proof. Keep an eye out for playlist placements and genre-spanning promotion across dance, electronic pop, UK garage, and female-led rap scenes. "Life on Hard" is a movement packaged in a drop-heavy, bass-knocking, body-moving masterpiece.

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