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Following the understated power of his debut “Mister 808,” The Bapti$$—the genre−bending musical rebirth of multi−instrumentalist Joseph LaPlante— returns with “Crazyglue and Skeletons,” a meditative, emotional track that floats on eerie guitars, thumping 808s, and a raw vocal delivery straight from the heart.
Blending pop, R&B, and singer−songwriter stylings with spiritual depth and street wisdom, The Bapti$$ once again brings simplicity to life in a way that cuts deep.
“This song to me is about using love and faith as the medicine to fight through our fallen nature,” LaPlante shares. “When life gets hard, we have our family, and we have God on our side. The lyrics remind the listener that we all have emotional baggage and scars—and in those moments, you have the chance to be the glue that holds your loved ones together from falling apart. That should be a lifelong thing—from the womb to tomb.”
1. What did you enjoy most about the recording process of this new release?
As an artist I always enjoy trying to capture my reality on every track. I come from the camp where art immitates life.
2. Share a nugget of advice that has resonated with you most over the years.
Fact is for the blind, faith is for the bold. Imagine how many great things wouldn’t have happened in history if we just went with what we knew.
3. Who would be your dream artist/band to co-headline a tour with?
I really like Colter Wall, we come from the same area.
4. What sets your music apart from others in your genre?
I grew up on Hip Hop but as I matured my interests evolved so even tho many of songs are singer songwriter it’s not hard to pick out the elements that are influenced by Hip Hop.
5. Tell us what your favourite song is at the moment and why.
I would have to go with “On My Knees” by RED CLAY STRAYS.
“The whole thing came out easy,” says LaPlante. “Me and Matt Stinn really took advantage of the file share system. I walked into the booth with nothing written down, and came out with a finished song that had a lot of feeling. It just flowed.”
At its core, “Crazyglue and Skeletons” is about finding strength in vulnerability. It’s a song about storms, love, and spiritual warfare—and the kind of quiet strength it takes to be the glue for others, even while healing yourself.
