What Would You Do?

What Would You Do? is a 2024 EP by Australian artist Lithe, further solidifying his position as a leading voice in the atmospheric 'cloud rap' and 'emo rap' subgenres. Released on July 26, the project is notable for its extreme brevity, clocking in at just over nine minutes across five tracks. This concise runtime emphasizes the EP's role as a concentrated aesthetic experience rather than a traditional narrative. Sonically, the record is characterized by its 'underwater' production style, utilizing heavy reverb, side-chain compression, and low-pass filters to create a sense of depth and distance. Lithe's vocal performance is consistently melodic and breathy, often utilizing falsetto to convey vulnerability. The EP follows his established trajectory of nocturnal, introspective hip-hop, drawing comparisons to the more atmospheric works of artists like 6LACK or early The Weeknd, but with a more minimalist, lo-fi edge. Critical reception has highlighted the project's ability to evoke a specific 'vibe' instantly, making it a staple for late-night curated playlists.