Wovensound and Ihasamic! Release Hip-Hop Track “The Constant”
Eclectic music
producer Wovensound and acclaimed rapper Ihasamic! mark another
exciting collaboration with the release of their new single “The Constant,” out
now via Umami Records.
With sultry R&B
vocals from Sreshya, introspective verses from ZFRL and Ihasamic! himself, and
a smoky, downtempo production from Wovensound, the massive new tune echoes the
group’s frustrations and fears over the uncertainty that’s been clouding their
headspace during this time of forced withdrawal.
Despite its
tendencies to embrace pensive gloom, the song ties together stories of
struggle, survival, and resilience with dignified honesty, while channeling
their collective energy into something inspiring and worthy of discussion.
For his part,
Ihasamic! openly questions his growth and progress, and if there even was any
substantial enough to speak of, during these difficult times. But the Repack
rapper comes to terms with the idea of allowing himself time out of time,
realizing that it’s perfectly fine to rest, practice self-care and be sensitive
to people who are going through difficult challenges in life. “It's a sorry-I'm-like-this apology
letter to everyone I've inconvenienced because I feel very demanding asking for
things,” he shares, navigating these huge emotional hurdles with newfound
wisdom.
For Sreshya’s
verses, the rising soul-pop artist dismantles the illusion of trying to be
tough on the outside, and expresses how important it is to showcase
vulnerability once in a while. “Instead of dealing with my issues and
addressing my lows, I stick with the comfort of pretending it’s all okay and
everything’s the same as it ever was, because otherwise, I might lose my mind.”
She adds, “My ending verse is kind of an acknowledgement that everything is not
as okay as it seems and I should embrace that because nothing’s in our control
anyway. The line, ‘set these sails low’ isn’t admitting defeat, more about
embracing the uncertainty.”
ZFRL shares the
same frustration with his fellow collaborators, but finds value in escaping the
suffocation of repetitive routines. “I guess some people prefer to live within
a safe space unlike others such as myself who prefer volatility and yet, the
anxiety and uncertainty scares me,” the rap sensation says. “It gets confusing
when both types of people look at you as either the outcast of society or an
inspiration for them to seek out a higher purpose of living. I hope to find the
balance between both.”
But aside from the
inspiring confessionals, “The Constant” offers subtler moments that are
admirable, and primal soundscapes that howls into the void. Thanks to
Wovensound’s brooding production, the track doesn’t settle for anything less,
complementing the bigness of the lyrics with visceral edginess.
Listen to “The Constant” via Umami Records: https://www.umamirecords.sg/the-constant/
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