GAWD Releases Deluxe Edition of Debut EP “Cathedral City Supreme”
Emerging R&B Duo Explores Themes of Love, Relationships, and Self-Discovery
Emerging R&B duo GAWD has released a deluxe edition of their 2023 debut EP, “Cathedral City Supreme“, via Raedio. The expanded set features six new tracks, including the previously shared “High Class”.
According to GAWD, “Cathedral City Supreme” is their “love letter to those navigating the shifting tides of change”. The EP serves as a reminder to dance through life’s challenges with grace, resilience, and a heart full of gratitude. The duo explained that they made the project for their fans, stating “We made it just for you!”
Songs and Lyrics
On the velvety “Ska-rew”, GAWD longs for an ex-lover while trying to find someone to satisfy their bedroom cravings. The song features lyrics such as, “If you wanna meet me halfway / I will skate to you / If you wanna come to place / Open the gate for you / If you want me to come tomorrow / Never late for you, I go straight to you”. The song’s refrain is a poignant expression of yearning, as the duo bemoans the loss of their ex-partner, singing, “I just miss my old n***a, my old n***a / Where he at?”
The kiss-off “Wrong” is equally confrontational and confessional. Over a heart-pounding production, GAWD assert that they won’t sit home while their partner is out cheating; they’ll have their share of fun, too. The duo harmonizes, “It’s not right that you don’t know I been creeping on the low / But you think I don’t know you have been with your favorite ho / You ain’t the only one, baby, I’ll go toe to toe”.
Cathedral City also features a cameo from Durand Bernarr on the mood-boosting “Dur’s Innerlude”. The EP concludes with the funky, upbeat tracks “U Dig Me” and “High Class”, which are bound to fill up a dance floor.
Production and Themes
Cathedral City Supreme explores a range of themes, including love, relationships, self-discovery, and empowerment. The duo wanted to imagine a world where they existed as nuanced and varied beings, in all sounds, genres, roles, and archetypes. They explained, “We wanted to see ourselves as the main characters in our own stories, flawed and complex and petty and evolved and everything in between”.
Tour and Collaboration
GAWD is set to join Anderson.Paak and Free Nationals on The Malibu Tour, which begins on September 18 at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon. The 14-date tour will stop in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and more before concluding on October 13 at Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta.
Conclusion
Cathedral City Supreme is a powerful expression of GAWD’s artistic vision and a testament to their growth and experimentation as a duo. With its exploration of complex emotions and themes, the EP is sure to resonate with fans of R&B and beyond.
FAQs
- Who is GAWD?
- GAWD is an emerging R&B duo.
- What is Cathedral City Supreme?
- Cathedral City Supreme is the deluxe edition of GAWD’s 2023 debut EP.
- Who else is featured on the EP?
- Durand Bernarr makes a cameo appearance on the track “Dur’s Innerlude”.
- When does The Malibu Tour start?
- The Malibu Tour, featuring GAWD, Anderson.Paak, and Free Nationals, begins on September 18 in Bend, Oregon.
- How can I stream Cathedral City Supreme?
- The EP is available to stream below.