08.06.2025
Luhh Dyl Samples Pinegrove on the Heartfelt “Holdin Back,” His New Single and Music Video
The 21-Year-Old Detroit Rapper Gets In His Feelings Over Acoustic Guitars From Pinegrove’s Viral Hit “Need 2,” Approaching the Next Phase of His Career With Doubletime Pearls of Wisdom
Critical Praise:
“Somewhere between “Ski” and collabs with Veeze and Tee Grizzley, Dyl’s raps went from good to locked in.” – The FADER
“There’s just something about the slurry, slightly behind-the-beat delivery of newcomers like Dyl and Veeze that makes them very appealing and easy to listen to.” – UPROXX
“Luhh Dyl wants to keep you guessing. Poised to be the next big thing out of his city, the 21-year-old Detroit native has cultivated a devoted online fanbase, constantly re-defining himself, and his sound.” – Fox 2 Detroit
The Video:
With beyond-his-years wisdom and a chip on his shoulder, Luhh Dyl has the goods to become the next great rapper out of Detroit. The 21-year-old showcases his ability to fit his rhymes into unique rhythmic pockets on “Holdin Back,” his wistful new single and music video. Produced by Yo Mar!, “Holdin Back” adds thumping percussion to a sample of Pinegrove’s melancholy indie song “Need 2,” giving the young artist an excuse to get introspective, as he examines the circumstances of his come up and dwells on how much further he has to go: “If you go too fast, you might lose your feet,” he intones. In the video, Dyl takes a trip to NY, as he posts up in front of Joe’s Pizza and prepares a live performance.
“Holdin Back” continues Luhh Dyl’s rise into acclaim and prominence. The new single follows the release of “Wish You Could,” a contemplative anthem that earned acclaim from Clash Magazine, and “Wouldn’t Believe,” his collaboration with Lil Tony Official, which was named one of the Best Rap Songs of May 2025 by The FADER, and has generated over 2 million streams to date. Earlier this year, Dyl released his album Intrude, which featured guest appearance from Detroit heroes like Tee Grizzley, Veeze, and Sada Baby, and national names like Loe Shimmy. The young rapper has already shown a tendency to experiment with flows and use unconventional samples, and dazzled with his live performance on From The Block.
Only just tapping into his immense potential, Luhh Dyl is ready to make a name for himself. Stay tuned for much more music from the 21-year-old artist in the near future.
Watch “Holdin Back”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTAWN-5mCa4
Stream “Holdin Back”: https://luhhdyl.lnk.to/holdinback
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The Background:
Luhh Dyl wants to keep you guessing. Poised to be the next big thing out of his city, the 21-year-old Detroit native has cultivated a devoted online fanbase, constantly re-defining himself, and his sound. The burgeoning rapper has coined his own unique subset of hip hop called “Cart Music ” built from a social media concept turned viral movement. From Michael Jackson to artists across genres, Luhh Dyl’s influences are heard in his eclectic sound, consisting of his raw lyricism and a punchy cadence layered on top of rhythmic, melodic beats. In his own words, he wants to make music that is “fun and unexpected,” saying “people have to listen carefully, because they won’t know what I’m going to say next.”
To his family, he’s Dylan – to his friends, Dyl for short, so when it came time to choose a rap moniker, the rapper says Luhh Dyl was a no-brainer. Dyl’s introduction to music came at an early age, freestyling with his brothers & friends. At 17 years old, he went to the studio for the first time, in search of a coping mechanism after his cousin’s passing. From there, making music became a passion almost immediately, and the studio continued to be an outlet for Dyl to express himself in ways that he never had before. He recorded his first song in 2022, tapping into his natural microphone talent and idiosyncratic delivery. Raised by a single mother and growing up in Detroit (amongst other places) he navigated an ever-changing environment, and had to mature quickly, but Dyl says his upbringing put him at an advantage. His experiences in his life have not only pushed him forward but would later serve as the inspiration behind his lyricism.
Photo credit: Jimmy Fontaine
Links:
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“Holdin Back”: https://luhhdyl.lnk.to/holdinback / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTAWN-5mCa4
“Wish You Could”: https://luhhdyl.lnk.to/wishyoucould / https://youtu.be/RKJVd83zQ2I
“Wouldn’t Believe” ft. Lil Tony: https://luhhdyl.lnk.to/wouldntbelieve / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXSdLkQTJS4
Intrude (Deluxe): https://luhhdyl.lnk.to/intrudedeluxe