slowthai shares video for recent single ‘Doorman’
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Shares video for ‘Doorman’
New single out now on Method
“The Northampton rapper’s diaristic grime is bold, vital and brilliantly theatrical” The Observer
“He has plenty of character to set himself apart from the pack” Pitchfork
“The rapper’s rawness is having a huge influence on the underground music scene” DAZED
“slowthai is clearly here for the long term” Complex
“Intricate storytelling that belies a fragility full of political intent” i-D
“slowthai is an explosive force of faith, nihilistic optimism and individual liberty” Clash
slowthai, the UK’s most electrifying new voice, is exploding into 2019 with his brand-new video for latest single ‘Doorman’, The track, which was produced by Mura Masa, is out now on Method.
‘Doorman’ was the last in a string of singles to be released by slowthai last year. It was a brilliant shift in gear for Northampton born and bred artist and has since gone on to be named one of the standout tracks of the year as well as being added to playlists at both Radio 1 and 6 Music. Bursting with raucous punk energy, ‘Doorman’ yet again saw slowthai pushing back on the powers that govern us, calling to arms all those who want to rise up again the consistent injustices face by every day working class people. The year was rounded off with slowthai being announced as part of BBC’s Sound Of 2019 list.
The video for ‘Doorman’ is unleashed today; a dark, trippy and recklessly gripping visual that pays tribute to iconic British filmmaker Danny Boyle’s ‘Trainspotting’. Within its terrific 3 minutes viewers are invited to join slowthai on a night out, but everything is befittingly twisted and distorted making it a perfectly fitting accompaniment to the captivating song.
Watch the video for ‘Doorman’ HERE
Listen to ‘Doorman’ HERE
Speaking on the track, slowthai said: “I was at some yard in Chelsea after a night out and I saw 4.5 million pound paintings hanging on the wall and it made me sick… I went to the studio the next day and wrote Doorman. Doorman, let me in the door.”
Mura Masa added: “Slowthai is the embodiment of subversive and punk energy in UK rap. We knew we wanted to make something with a DIY, rebellious energy together, so we banged Doorman together in a few hours, kept all the original takes and let it be what it is. It’s a record that challenges ideas about what rap can be, which I think the scene needs more of. I love it.”
‘Doorman’ follows on from pervious single ‘Rainbow’ and his critically acclaimed recent EP ‘RUNT’ which featured stand out track ‘Drug Dealer’, and sees slowthai effortlessly tread the line between grime, rap and garage, in an unmistakeably British fashion. His lyrics cut through with a rawness and unflinching honesty, that has the listener hanging on every word and has seen radio tastemakers Annie Mac, Gilles Peterson, Zane Lowe and Benji B all jump on board and YouTube and VEVO pick him as a ‘One To Watch’ for 2019.
With an unforgettable live presence, slowthai’s shows see fans leaving drenched in sweat and smiles. Having sold out his UK and European tour in September, slowthai recently announced a brand new ‘Brexit Bandit’ tour for the UK and Europe in March and April 2019 – see below
With a debut LP set for release later this year, slowthai has become the artist to watch.
Brexit Bandit Tour Dates:
18/03 – Beursschouwburg – Brussels, Belgium
20/03 – Garage Noord – Amsterdam, Netherlands
21/03 – Prince Charles – Berlin, Germany
22/03 – Hydrozagadka – Warsaw, Poland
24/03 – Le Trabendo – Paris, France
26/03 – SWG3 Warehouse – Glasgow
27/03 – O2 Institute – Birmingham
28/03 – O2 Ritz – Manchester
29/03 – SWX – Bristol
31/03 – Concorde 2 – Brighton
01/04 – York Hall – London
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