Meet Take45: Poway, CA's high-energy hidden gem

UNDRGRND Magazine | Jan 17, 2022 |

Going hard for San Diego County, Take45 has been delivering bangers since late 2019. Born Emmanuel Guetty Louis Jr., Take45 is clearly influenced by melodic rappers like Juice WRLD and XXXTENTACION, and has a catalog packed with the impressive harmonies, nasty flows, and rangy vocal inflections to prove it.

The rapper and producer ended 2021 at a high point, most notably dropping his single "Walk Wit A Limp," which has now amassed over 25k streams on Spotify. However, his most recent drop comes the way of "PULL UP," a braggadocious track showing off Take45's ability to nail a catchy hook. The Poway, Calif. native well-rounded musician, as he can play the piano, drums, and guitar as well.

As far as cosigns go, Take45 has made some progress in the industry. He is backed by Independent Management Company and High End Entertainment LLC, and is even signed to Steve Rifkind’s newest label Spring Sound.

WATCH TAKE45'S "WALK WIT A LIMP" OFFICIAL STUDIO PERFORMANCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bJXNtrKCY4

FOLLOW TAKE45 ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/officialtake45/ https://twitter.com/OFFICIALTAKE45

Photos courtesy of Take45 and Simone Taylor.