VLAD LA is not your average producer. The Nigerian-born, UK-based beatmaker has been making waves by bending genres and pushing the limits of what African-inspired production can sound like. His latest work on Jo3zy’s Repercussions album highlights just how far his sonic vision can go. VLAD LA contributes two standout tracks to the hiphop/alté blend of the project: the gritty “I Had to Run” and the surreal, reflective “Lost in Fire.”
On “I Had to Run,” VLAD LA brings a raw, almost cinematic energy to the table. The beat is aggressive, with heavy bass and claps that feel like they’re echoing through a dark tunnel. Jo3zy’s verses about ambition and survival fit right into the pocket of VLAD LA’s hard-hitting production. There’s a palpable sense of urgency and fight in the track that can’t be ignored.
Then there’s “Lost in Fire,” where VLAD LA shifts into a completely diPerent gear. This is alté at its finest—dreamy, spaced-out, and full of subtlety. The production is minimal but impactful, with floating synths and distant drums that allow Jo3zy’s melodic flow to shine. It’s a vibe-heavy track, perfect for late-night introspection, and shows oP VLAD LA’s ability to create atmosphere as well as bangers.
With Repercussions, VLAD LA continues to show why he’s one of the most interesting producers on the scene right now, constantly switching lanes and defying expectations. The album is streaming everywhere now.