Owae is back with "Time," a song about how quickly the warmth of perfect weekends and sunny memories fades. The single is soft and light, which fits how sad it is to see something beautiful go. It looks like it has some shiny guitar lines, fa la las for soft vocals, and a light beat. It's both nostalgic and new, a soundtrack for when we want to go further.
Owae is strong where he needs to be: in the middle of confusion and clarity. He grew up in the DMV, and then he got more creative when he moved to New York. He is as smart as a brainiac and as skilled as an artist who doesn't follow the rules. That difference is easy to see in "Time," which seems planned and free.
What makes this single stand out is Owae's ability to express things that everyone feels through his lens. "Time" is not only a goodbye for the weekend, but it also means that nothing we love lasts forever. He takes inspiration from modern hip-hop artists like Mac Miller and Kota the Friend, but he adds his twist to the style.
"Time" is a meditation on how fragile even the best things can be and how beautiful it is that nothing lasts forever. Owae's talent is in being able to capture fleeting feelings and turn them into art that speaks to people. On this release, he shows again that he is a voice worth listening to: he is thoughtful, flexible, and doesn't give in.