Delasi, the Koforidua-based producer, singer and rapper has released his new single ‘Perception’.
Sonically traversing electronic, funk, new wave and R&B in a way that’s akin to the work of KAYTRANADA and BADBADNOTGOOD, ‘Perception’ is an optimistic and affirming testament of self-actualisation for all the misunderstood outliers and underdogs.
Just as with previous single ‘Amplifier’, Delasi once again employs the use of repeated phrases and manifestations to drive home the importance of maintaining a strong sense of morale in the face of oppressive structures and personal hardships.
Partially inspired by his challenges coming up in the music industry, ‘Perception’ doubles as an anthem for artists who continue to boldly operate on the fringes of their creative communities even if it's at the expense of increased career mobility. Speaking further on this, Delasi said:
“I get punished a lot for the way I think. I'm not confined to the cage of perceived cool. I'm not boxing myself into any of those obvious categories and that energy seeped into the song. It's about the perception of yourself being misconstrued or misunderstood which is something most artists suffer from”.