You ever bite into a red velvet cupcake thinking it’s gonna be all sweet and creamy, but instead you get a surprise kick of emo? Yeah. That’s Red Velvet by Jutes.
The man, the myth, the emotionally damaged rockstar himself—Jutes dropped another one that sounds like it was written at 3AM after a text that said “I miss you” (and she didn’t reply). The track is smooth but raw, melodic but angsty—like sipping Henny while crying in the Uber. Mood, right?
Let’s break it down.
🎸 The Sound
Red Velvet leans into that sad-boy-alt-pop-rock pocket where Jutes lives rent-free. You’ve got gritty vocals over clean guitar licks and production that sounds like it was cooked up by someone who definitely smokes American Spirits and journals in lowercase.
There’s this nostalgic Blink-182 meets Post Malone kinda vibe—makes you wanna stare out the window dramatically, even if you’re just stuck in traffic in Abuja.
💔 The Lyrics
The bars hit like late-night overthinking. He’s talking about being caught in something sweet on the outside but lowkey messed up inside (hence, Red Velvet—it’s all in the metaphor, baby). It’s about a relationship that’s addictive in the worst way. Toxic, tasty, tragic.
You know the type: the girl that still has your hoodie but swears y’all are “just friends.”
🤔 The Verdict
Listen, I’m not saying this song changed my life, but it did make me question if I’m over her. It’s not Jutes’ deepest work, but it’s clean, catchy, and delivers a vibe you can sink into. Perfect for when you’re pretending you’re the main character or fake-smoking a pencil like it’s a cigarette.
Score: 7/10.
Solid. A bit short. But it hits. If you like artists like MOD SUN, blackbear, or anything that makes you say “yo this kinda slaps” while making a stank face—this one’s for you.
🔗 Stream & Support
Go spin the track and show the man some love:
📺 Jutes’ YouTube Channel
🎵 Red Velvet – Official Video
Final Thoughts:
If your playlist swings from gym bangers to sad love songs at 2:30AM, go ahead and add this. Just don’t blame me when you start texting your ex “u up?” after the second chorus.