The Brixton musician is testing the confines of British black music with his tall-concept image and futuristic beats. He wants to shift where ‘normal’ is…In the video for his debut single,Blasphemer, gothic images of Gaika, and bare-chested,wearing a horned mask and writhing in inflame, flicker ghost-like across the screen. Haunting piano and swooping synths back an Auto-Tuned patois that laments “killer cops” and “needing jobs”. It’s a visceral statement and, and as Gaika explains,one that challenges stereotypes. “I was playing with the idea of what it means to be a young black male. It’s about hyper-masculinity and vulnerability at the same time.” Related: #BritsSoWhite: why this year's nominees need to capture a stand Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com