To Dutch riser AKA Block partying is a way of life.
It's what drives him forwards, that immersion in the underground, continually meeting new people.
Yet there's also a dark side to this. Admitting to suffering from FOMO, part of what drove him forward was the urge to keep up with those around him.
New track 'Souvenir' addresses this. Featuring Tray Haggerty, it's a blazing pop cut that turns his party attitude on its head, and asks simply: why am I doing this?
The second cut to be lifted from upcoming debut mixtape, 'drop, ripple, OCEAN' it's a stellar introduction that works on multiple levels.
Speaking on the new release AKA Block said: "Originally, Tray & I were painting a picture of being at a houseparty with a bunch of people we weren’t really connecting with. As the song evolved and I spent some time with it, I realised that what I had written was a metaphor for where I found myself and the impulse I had to go beyond the surface. I felt like there was more to me, and there’s more to all of this than just playing in the shallow end of life."
Tune in now.
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