Ooberfuse and the rap collective Tugista have created a truly stunning new song, “Better Than Gold,” that is much more than just music; it’s a powerful statement. The band Ooberfuse from London, known for mixing Eastern and Western sounds and talking about social issues, has teamed up with Tugista, a strong rap group from Tondo, Manila. Ooberfuse’s lead singer is the Filipina artist Cherrie Anderson. The members of Tugista use their music to help local young people stay away from crime. This team-up sends a strong message against long-time unfairness.
The song’s style is exciting and complex, blending different musical worlds into a high-energy sound. It sits mainly in the space of Conscious Pop but mixes in heavy, pumping elements of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and Hip-Hop. What makes it unique is the sharp contrast between the sweeping, hopeful parts sung in English and the fast, intense parts rapped in Tagalog/Filipino. This mix creates an urgent feeling, making the song an anthem about fighting social wrongs while holding onto hope.
The music is built for big impact. It starts with a strong EDM rhythm—big drums, deep bass, and many layers of sound—which gives it a feeling of constant movement, like the problems it talks about. But the production is smart: when the rap verses come in, the music pulls back, focusing all attention on the powerful words and fast flow. Then, the chorus brings in bright, uplifting sounds, like a light shining through the darkness. This dance between dark critique and bright hope is what makes the track so gripping.
The way the vocals are sung tells the story from two different points of view about the same fight. The main singer’s voice is clear and high, and it sings in English about hope and idealism in a way that feels universal. This voice is what makes the song emotional. However, the rap that is featured is in Tagalog and is delivered at an amazing speed with clear frustration. This voice is the song’s grounded mind, telling the story of the unfair things that happen in the real world to the community. When they sing together, their voices make a sound that turns the chorus into a prayer for strength.
At its heart, “Better Than Gold” is a strong cry against people being dishonest, greedy, and not caring, as well as the sadness that comes when we lose trust. The artists clearly show that people often choose what is only good for themselves instead of what is good for everyone. The hurt from seeing this break down is deep in the music. Still, this criticism is used for a bigger reason: to show that some things are truly “better than gold.”
The main idea of the song is that true value is not in money or power, but in being strong in spirit, having dreams, and keeping hope. It strongly tells us to protect these good feelings inside so they aren’t taken away by bad things. The song says don’t give up and teaches that changing a bad system starts by holding onto the goodness inside you. It promises that keeping your personal goodness and believing in a better future is the best way to fight the world’s problems. If you want music with great energy and a deep meaning, you should definitely listen to this song.
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