![]() In contrast to this, it’s also noticeable as we speak, that his humble approach and demeanour have been an equally fervent factor in his garnered success thus far. It’s discernible at this point in his budding career that SELASS is an artist who prides himself on self- sufficiency. In adopting this approach, SELASS has been able to quickly establish a definitive musical identity, one which he describes as “unique, soulful and real”. Concluding his line of thought by elucidating the latter, he explains “It’s helpful to work the way I do, because from an artistic perspective I know everything is coming from within”. “I don’t ever want my music to sound monotonous or directionless – when you build a track from inception through to completion, you’re able to create an infinite number of sonic possibilities and, even better, you don’t have to match any energies outside of the ones you yourself create”. “It’s important for me to have a level of creative control” says SELASS of his hands-on approach to recording. A motivating accomplishment that the rapper expeditiously compounded upon with the release of his debut album “Met Quota” a mere 10-months-later. The work to which SELASS is referring encompasses him independently conceptualising, producing, recording and releasing his debut EP “Long Way Home” at the beginning of 2020. He continues pensively, “It’s been so instrumental in the forwards movement I’ve been able to achieve in my career so far, which I think is evident in the amount of work I’ve completed and put out this past year.” When I get him on the phone, it’s conspicuous that his mind rarely leaves that creative haven, as he begins our conversation explaining how the lockdowns have had a goading effect on his productive output, saying “I really can’t complain – having the studio during this time has been a blessing it’s given me the opportunity to look inwards and hone my craft”. One rapper who has dedicated his creative repertoire to shifting this narrative as we turn into a new decade is South-Kilburn’s SELASS – who, across his rapidly growing discography has merged the worlds of religion and rap, showcasing candidly within his music new perspectives on hope, unity and black empowerment.Ĭatching up with the diligent rapper proves no easy feat, as despite the real-life constraints of the third nationwide lockdown caused by the pandemic, SELASS has found himself in a constant daze-like back and forth between home and the studio which he’s built at his parent’s community centre, in the local Peel Precinct. Often in a contemporary context, the historically politicised genre is pigeonholed by the mainstream through the pointed lens of its aggressive delivery and outwardly controversial lyrical content. ![]() Identifying positivity in rap music has always proven a conundrum for those who live outside of its relative sphere of influence.
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