GUS WALKER’S ‘HANDS’ CAPTURES THE TREMBLING HEART OF NEW LOVE
Dutch artist Gus Walker delivers Hands, a sun-drenched track that wraps reggae warmth around poppy R&B and soulful hip-hop grooves. Self-produced alongside co-writer Dani Sucahyo, the song pulses with organic rhythms while mapping the emotional terrain where desire meets doubt.
“It’s about opening up to a different kind of love,” Walker explains about the track. “That mix of excitement and vulnerability, realising it’s time to open up, even when it feels scary.”
The track thrives in this tension; its groovy percussion and smooth bassline create an intimate soundscape where personal lyrics breathe freely.
WALKER’S GIFT LIES IN MAKING VULNERABILITY SOUND EFFORTLESS
Following Under The Sun and Water & Fire, Hands marks Walker’s most refined work yet, bridging his reggae foundations with contemporary R&B sensibilities. Lines like “I got way too good at hiding / Until you started to provide” capture the song’s core honesty, that familiar fear of dependence colliding with the pull of connection.
As the final single before his early 2026 EP, Hands showcases an artist comfortable working in the spaces between genres. His gift lies in making vulnerability sound effortless.
Walker’s vocals float over the track’s gentle sway, transforming uncertainty into something tender and triumphant. It’s a sound that understands how frightening real love can feel, and how necessary it is to reach for it anyway.
HANDS SONG CREDITS
Gus Walker – Vocals
Dani Sucahyo – Guitar, Bass
Arjen Grimmius – Percussion
Gijs Berger (Gus Walker) – Lyrics
Gijs Berger, Dani Sucahyo – Composition
Gijs Berger – Production, Mixing
Jeffrey de Gans – Mastering (DaGoose Mastering)
ABOUT GUS WALKER
Gus Walker grew up chasing sounds that felt alive, blending reggae warmth with hip-hop grooves and pop-inspired hooks. His lyrics carry honesty and energy, making each track feel personal.
After his 2023 debut album Pink Skies and 2024 single Peace & Quiet, he performed at Zwarte Cross, MadNes and AFAS Live with Fat Freddy’s Drop. His 2025 singles, including Water & Fire, trace his journey toward a soulful, reggae-infused pop sound, leading to his 2026 EP.
