This edition of Hip Hop BOPS shines a light on raw honesty and lived experience. One Way is a deeply personal track that blends poetry, faith, and resilience into a reflective hip hop moment that feels grounded, sincere, and quietly powerful.
Wakeen Dead – One Way
Wakeen Dead turns pain into purpose on One Way, a hip hop track that feels truthful, hopeful, and emotionally disarming
On One Way, Wakeen Dead invites listeners into his story without filters or bravado. The track is built around raw lyricism and stripped-back production, allowing the weight of his words to land fully. There is an unmistakable sense of conviction here, not just in what he says, but in how calmly and clearly he says it.
Recorded at home while still early in his production journey, One Way carries a sincerity that polished studio gloss could never replicate. Wakeen’s delivery feels reflective rather than preachy, shaped by personal experiences with addiction, homelessness, and mental health struggles, and guided by a message of faith and perseverance.
This is hip hop as testimony. One Way does not chase trends or volume, instead choosing emotional clarity and meaning. Wakeen Dead proves that sometimes the most impactful songs are the ones that speak quietly, honestly, and straight from the heart.