Varges Thomas Drops Seductive New Single “Hooked” After Historic #1 Run

The Man Who Doesn’t Miss: Varges Thomas Wraps Up a Legendary 2025 with “Hooked”

Genre: R&B / Soul / Funk Hometown: Dayton, Ohio

Let’s be honest: in the independent music game, getting one hit is a grind. Getting three back-to-back #1 singles in a single year? That’s not just a grind; that’s a dynasty.

Varges Thomas, the Dayton, Ohio native who carries the torch for that classic Midwest funk and soul sound, has just had the kind of year most artists only dream about. He didn’t just chart in 2025; he lived at the top. Following a historic “hat trick” on the Urban Influencer R&B & Soul Chart, Varges is closing out the year with one final victory lap: a seductive, groove-heavy anthem titled “Hooked” (feat. OUI).

The “Hat Trick”: A Year of Dominance

If you’ve been following the charts this year, you already know the stats. Varges turned 2025 into his personal playground.

  • January: He kicked the door down with “Steppers Delight (Ladies’ Night),” the track that had everyone dancing right out of the gate.

  • April: He switched lanes to something smoother and more vulnerable with “If I,” proving he can touch the heart just as easily as he moves the feet.

  • October: He kept the summer energy alive well into autumn with “Sundress and Sandals.”

All three hit #1. That level of consistency is rare. It speaks to an artist who knows exactly who he is and exactly what “grown folks” want to hear: real instrumentation, real stories, and that authentic soul feeling that you just can’t fake with a computer.

The New Single: Getting “Hooked”

So, how do you follow up a year like that? You drop the smoothest track of your career.

“Hooked” is exactly what the title suggests. It grabs you immediately. The production is a masterclass in “smoothful” R&B pop—a clean, driving bassline that nods to his Dayton funk roots (think Ohio Players or Zapp), layered with sophisticated synths that glisten in the speakers.

But it’s the vibe that really sells it. This is a song about magnetic attraction—that moment you lock eyes with someone and lose all self-control. Varges paints a picture of a man totally captivated by a woman’s style and presence. The lyrics are playful yet deeply romantic, tossing around references to favorite candy flavors and “waves of attention.” It’s that feeling of a beautiful obsession where you’re ready to hand over the keys to your heart (and probably your car, too).

The Secret Weapon: OUI

Varges didn’t come alone on this one. He brought in vocal sensation OUI, and the chemistry between these two is electric. They sound like musical brothers. OUI’s unique tone weaves right into Varges’s seasoned delivery, creating a back-and-forth flow that is funky, sexy, and incredibly polished. It feels less like a featured verse and more like a conversation between two pros at the top of their game.

Deep Roots

It’s no surprise Varges is hitting this stride. He’s been doing this since he was 10 years old, teaching himself keyboards and playing in bands with his brothers in Dayton. That history of live performance shines through in every note. He isn’t just making beats; he’s composing moods.

The Verdict

“Hooked” is a certified smash. It’s head-bobbing, finger-popping, and undeniably catchy. Varges Thomas has proven that 2025 wasn’t a fluke—it was a statement. As we head into 2026, the question isn’t “Will Varges Thomas chart again?” It’s “How long will he stay at #1 this time?”

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