Slowthai Teams Up With James Blake And Mount Kimbie To Mourn His Late Baby Brother On "Feel Away"

Slowthai Teams Up With James Blake And Mount Kimbie To Mourn His Late Baby Brother On "Feel Away"


September 16, 2020

Slowthai's experimentation knows no bounds, and "feel away" fits perfectly within that catalogue, exploring feelings of loss and depicting heartache in absorbing fashion.

The rapper confirmed on Instagram that "feel away" is a tribute to the passing of his baby brother, reflected in the track's hard-hitting lyrics and subdued tone. James Blake's vocals are typically moving and combine with the solemn keys of Mount Kimbie to convey a strong sense of mourning.

The Oscar Hudson-directed visuals are both nauseating and captivating, deploying moments of happiness (marriage, birth) amongst pain (infidelity and labour) that seem to encompass life itself. Cake is intriguingly used as a reference to the social media trend, portraying the theme of deception.

"feel away" continues Slowthai's growing maturity and carefree artistry to give us a vulnerable offering that will resonate with many.



Words: Ian Opolot


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