J Gabriel & Connie Yin team up for The Rusty Slide

The Rusty Slide is the latest track from New York-based duo J Gabriel & Connie Yin, and it's all about a timeless internal tug-of-war: stay in or go out? It's the classic clash of FOMO vs. JOMO—the thrill of the party vs. the joy of missing it.Every week, day, or hour, we find ourselves at the top of that metaphorical rusty slide, teetering between comfort and chaos. Sometimes it’s curiosity, other times it’s boredom that pushes us down. Some dive in headfirst. Others inch closer, cautiously. But once you’re on that slide, the universe takes over—and where you land is anyone’s guess. Maybe it’s magic. Maybe it’s mayhem.

Either way, you’ve been warned: ride at your own risk.In the track, the back-and-forth between male and female vocals becomes a sonic dialogue—the pull of adventure vs. the call for self-care. Both are essential. The trick is knowing when to listen to which.The song’s concept is catchy, light-hearted, and instantly relatable—made even more vivid by Director Dennis Lucido, who brings the story to life with playful, well-composed shots and dynamic transitions that mirror the energy of indecision. (Lucido uses clever match cuts and kinetic camera movements to echo the emotional swing between staying home and stepping out.)The video features a shortened version of The Rusty Slide, followed by a sneak peek—30 seconds—of the duo’s upcoming vinyl-only release, “Kiss and Hug,” dropping at the end of the year.

Buy/listen to the release via Bandcamp