MR ELUSIVE DEBUTS NEW TRACK 'MEDICINAL LIQUOR'

Photo Credit: Dominic Bleijie

Since making his debut in 2021, MR ELUSIVE has stayed consistent when it comes to producing music that pushes him creatively, while also continuing to grow his presence as a fresh voice to pay keen attention to.

Hailing from the Central Coast, the hip hop artist has counted artists like Juice WRLD and XXXtenacion as influences, while his own sound has threaded a genre-bending ambition together with sharp lyricism and performance charisma.

Returning with his first piece of new music for the year, MR ELUSIVE shares ‘MEDICINAL LIQUOR’. A personal track that sees the artist pull from tough life experiences, the latest single from MR ELUSIVE is an engaging offering.

“‘Medicinal Liquor’ comes from things I buried for a long time and eventually had to face. There was a point where I was using alcohol to try and numb everything, but the track flips that. It’s about taking everything that’s tried to weigh you down and turning it into something powerful, becoming someone you can’t ignore.”

“This was the first track where I really leaned into that raspy melodic style, and even people close to me didn’t realise it was me singing. It kind of showed me a new lane I didn’t even know I had yet.” MR ELUSIVE

Fans of artists like Jelly Roll and Post Malone will find a kindred spirit in what MR ELUSIVE has been doing here, blending country-influenced sounds with melodic rap and his spirited energy. For the artist himself, he has found his own pocket of comfort in the crossover of these genres, leaning confidently into the country elements of the song as he has done with the bars.

“I was stuck on a lyric halfway through recording when my dad called me mid-session and randomly mentioned ‘Copperhead Road’. it instantly clicked. I had to hang up on him just to finish the line I was stuck on, and it ended up becoming a key part of the song.” MR ELUSIVE

Single Artwork: Cody Mumford

To date, MR ELUSIVE’s catalogue of music has accrued over 1.2 million streams across Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music. Proudly independent, the artist has created a platform and community that is based on demonstrating the pay off of a determined work ethic and desire to connect.

More than just sound, his music is about impact. Helping listeners process their own experiences, push through adversity, and turn setbacks into strength. As he continues to evolve and experiment across genres, Mr Elusive is carving out a lane that’s entirely his own.

PRAISE

“Doesn’t wallow in heartbreak but instead finds strength in the fallout.”
AMNPLIFY

“‘Blue Lakes’ cements Mr Elusive’s place as an artist who transforms pain into power.”
AAA BACKSTAGE

“A bold blend of pop-punk energy and emotive rap that captures the raw emotions of heartbreak, alienation, and self-discovery.”
AUSTRALIAN MUSIC SCENE (‘Blue Lakes’)

“A testament to resilience and determination, showing versatility as an artist.”
FIISHBLOG (‘Blue Lakes’)

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