4.19.2024

Video: TDK – “Woke Up Today“

The Two Signees to Lupe Fiasco’s 1st & 15th Label Contemplate Life’s Problems, As They Pay Tribute to Their Hero Mac Miller in Their Hometown of Chicago in the Video For Their Latest Soundtrakk-Produced Single

Critical Praise:

“An attitude of perseverance and innovation is what continues to fuel the flame for TDK (Two Depressed Kids) as they aspire to change the game of music.” – Sheen Magazine

The Video:

Chicago duo Two Depressed Kids (TDK) might have a pessimistic band name, but they are optimists at heart. Weathering life’s hard times by focusing on its small pleasures, the duo shares “Woke Up Today,” their new video single. The song features sumptuous production from legendary producer Soundtrakk, TDK’s fellow signee to Lupe Fiasco’s 1st & 15th label, who layers energetic synth melodies, string section stabs, and a bouncy bassline into a nostalgic confection. The two rappers of TDK float atop the instrumental, as they doggedly determine to take on life’s problems head on. In the video, TDK head from the suburbs to the heart of Chicago, where they sing their song on the banks of the Chicago River.

“Our song ‘Woke Up Today’ was inspired by the simple things we often overlook in our busy lives that bring us happiness,” explain Jake and Drew of TDK. “This song reminds us a lot of one of our biggest musical heroes, Mac Miller. In the production and lyrics, we tried to capture his aura. Tortured by our own thoughts and the world around us but still looking up, we acknowledge that there are a lot of harsh realities in the world, but at its core life is beautiful and the good days outweigh the bad. With the music video, we wanted to give a feeling of innocence. We wore bright colors and did things that as kids helped us feel like nothing else mattered, like hanging out in nature, messing around in public and riding our bikes and skateboards.”

Signed to 1st & 15th by Lupe Fiasco, who has brought them as openers on multiple recent tours, Two Depressed Kids have made their name in Chicago with energetic performances and sharp songwriting. Earlier this year, TDK shared “Not In Love,” a bouncy, Soundtrakk-produced single that earned coverage in HipHopDX. Most recently, TDK shared “Can I Do It By Myself,” another uplifting single, along with a music video. The talented duo is currently hard at work at an upcoming EP, the follow-up to their 2022 effort Miss.Judge. With 1st & 15th behind them, TDK plans to bring their hybrid sound to the mainstream. Stay tuned for much more from TDK and 1st & 15th as 2024 moves along.

Watch “Woke Up Today”: https://youtu.be/h7woLb2KMEI

Stream “Woke Up Today”: https://orcd.co/tdk-wokeup