North Carolina Creative Kodoku Unveils His Reflective New Single, “Toxins”

Hailing from a small town in North Carolina, rising artist Kodoku had very little examples in how to make it, musically, out of the state. Throughout his formative years, he tasked himself with learning how to play various instruments, sparking a passion that would later save him from more mundane roads like the military or college. Luckily, the gamble paid off, as Kodoku has blossomed into a TikTok sensation behind his engaging sounds. Looking to further establish himself, he checks in with his reflective new single, “Toxins.”

Produced by Nick Nash and Theevoni, “Toxins,” is a lyrically engaging record that finds Kodoku crooning about the ultimate vice in his life, women. “I inhaled your toxins, lungs are rotten/You left me here to die, you found then lost me,” are the words that kick off the song, immediately establish the tone for the rest of the song. Showcasing his knack for melodic progression and endearing lyricism, Kodoku effortlessly slides across the manic production as he bends his vocals in many different ways, also highlight his wonderful appreciation of how to work auto-turn. In all, “Toxins,” is the record you play by yourself, late at night, when you’re looking to embrace all of your feelings.

Take a listen to the single below and get familiar with Kodoku.