Kamal keeps the post-Valentine's vibes going strong with his 'free flow' music video
Need some new music? How about a new sound and style? Look no further than beyond the Atlantic Ocean waters for Kamal. New music on deck - notably a mixtape - and the fire ‘free flow’ anthem?
Very dope. The music video is rocking and of course you can check the song out on the Attack The Culture Top 50 Must-Hear New Songs playlist. Tap in.
At just 20 years old, North-West London hailing musician Kamal. is on a rapid trajectory. A multi-instrumentalist, Kamal. is Ivor Novello-award nominated, has collaborated with Dave, and amassed an awe-inspiring 250 million streams.
On the horizon is his newly announced ‘so here you are, drowning’ mixtape- which is set for release on March 17th 2023, and today - Kamal. shares his second offering from the forthcoming project - an addictive and emotion-riddled cut titled “Free Flow”.
Accompanied by a Tyrus-directed visual that sees Kamal. receiving numerous lyrical stick and poke tattoos, new single “Free Flow” muses on the extreme emotion you feel when you first start dating someone; wondering where you stand, painting a picture of yourself, laying yourself bare. Kamal explains:
“Free Flow” is a reflection on extremes in the early stages of a relationship; delicately positioned between excessive displays of adoration and deep insecurity. The video's depiction of stick & poke tattoos is a symbol of this intensity, and its permanent effects.”
Earlier this year, Kamal shared “essential”, the first track from the forthcoming mixtape and his fastest streaming song to date, currently at 800K streams in just 3 weeks. Produced by J Moon, the single was tinged with Kamal.’s usual romantic sentiment; however it focused on the ending of a deep love - a love that you thought was essential.
Kamal.’s new music is a lyrical development from last year’s “nowhere to hide”- an addictive sonic with a poignant lyricism that spoke on the notions of materialism and fulfillment. Kamal. after taking some time out to write music and focus on his craft, has reached his 2.0 era. ‘so here you are, drowning’ is the result of almost two years of writing and documenting the specific feeling of trying to stay afloat; the tensions between codependency and martyrdom in a relationship, and ultimately drowning in it all. It’s title was inspired by Caleb Azumah Nelson’s phenomenal novel ‘Open Water.’
