Kai Kwasi shares the first track from his debut EP Jahlila coming in March via Play It Again Sam.
The South East London artist has shared his new track which is taken from his forthcoming Jahlila EP named after his late grandmother.
Speaking on the single, Kai explains: “I wrote “Cracks” following a conversation I had with Joy [Crookes] about the feeling of spiralling and how sometimes it can feel like comfort in familiarity. We played “Cut Me” by Moses Sumney and talked about the lyrics in that: ‘Might not be healthy for me but seemingly I need – what cuts me’.
It was one of those moments where someone articulates a feeling you’ve been feeling perfectly. One of those moments where you realise we’re all living such a similar experience and that you’re very rarely alone in whatever strange emotion you might be thinkin’ or feeling.”
Jahlila is in honour of his late Grandmother, who he credits as his fundamental and ever-present inspiration. He states: “My Nana was and still is a huge part of my life. She taught me kindness and patience and always encouraged me to do what was best. She passed away a while ago now but i still find myself reaping the benefits of the seeds she sowed in life. My love for art, my appreciation for the small things, my friends, my taste in music and tbh my general outlook on life. She takes every step I take with me, a model for how life should be lived. I guess i’m naming my first project after her as a further excuse to celebrate her.”
Check out the single below.
‘Jahlila’ is releasing March 2022.
