Often, meaningful art stems from painful experiences. It is only when we are at our lowest, that we are able to truthfully look into ourselves and depict the magnitude of our emotions. That was also true for OKAY! KENJI, Atlanta-based producer, songwriter and vocalist. While dealing with depression, he felt the need to write a song. A song that, in his words, “was therapeutic and helped me a lot. I hope it can help others now.”
It will, Kenji. Described as an emo song, ‘chemical imbalances’ is the perfect encounter between modern hip-hop and poignant, emo tones. Enhanced by the artist’s near-perfect vocals, the record is an absolute earworm. Nostalgic and emotional, the track also provides solace to the listener, being the perfect companion for a breakup, an existential crisis or a difficult time.
Channelling the modern obsession with emo sensibilities, OKAY! KENJI releases the ultimate hybrid piece, showcasing his abilities as a record producer and songwriter. Of course, that wasn’t a surprise. Having collaborated with the likes of Migos, Rihanna and Future, the Atlanta resident is an industry insider with a strong grasp of his craft.
“chemical imbalances’ is a song I started writing when I was super depressed last year. I went back and forth about actually releasing it because of how personal and vulnerable the lyrics get. Ultimately I figured “why not?”… I’m going to die anyway so whatever lol.” We thank you for sharing this gem with the world. An empowering anthem, it will help many of us along the way.
Recommended! Discover ‘chemical imbalances’ on Spotify:
