‘ONE EYE OPEN’ is the glorious debut single from exciting new UK R&B artist, songwriter and producer RUFUS, as he introduces us to his outlier fusion sound of R&B, alt pop and trap music. Produced in collaboration with TheElements, who have recently worked with Stormzy, Headie One, Zara Larsson and Tion Wayne, among others, and mixed by Heff Moraes (AJ Tracey, MoStack, Mist), ‘One Eye Open’ is the first single from Rufus’ upcoming debut EP, which is set for release in the autumn with revered nightlife brand TAPE London, who have signed Rufus as the first artist to their label division Tape Music Group.

Led by his buttery smooth vocals, captivating delivery and infectious melodies, ‘One Eye Open’ sees Rufus in defiant mood over a glorious R&B-trap backdrop, as he sings about keeping your focus, staying on course and having total belief in yourself, no matter what bad vibes are sent your way. For the accompanying visuals, Rufus has collaborated with Italian filmmaker Ivano Barcellona to unlock another element of the single by offering up an interesting dichotomy we all face of becoming the machine version of ourselves that gets the job done with precision versus being the mere mortal version that makes mistakes and is not always disciplined.