As we continue to expand our series, today we will cover a non-conventional artist that gained recognition due to his beats made in his garage. He has 451K Followers on Instagram and 1.74M subscribers on YouTube.
This is Who Needs a Keyboard Anyway.
This particular artist keeps his identity anonymous, which is a mystery for us and the industry. However, who wouldn't want to be able to switch lives so easily by putting on a mask?
He was born in Toronto, Canada, and is a 32-year-old EDM artist, producer and vocalist who mixes R&B vocals with dark tones. He worked behind the scenes as a producer, and writer for several mainstream artists. He uploads remixes of top artists' songs to his YouTube channel.
His remix of iLoveMakonnen "Tuesday" ft. Drake accumulated more than 1.25 million views in just seven months.
The Sickick team also includes the manager and creative partner Rayn Magic. Both have recently partnered with Much Digital Studios to bring their content to the forefront of the entertainment scene.
Let's take a look at some of Sickick's best tracks.
F.E.A.R. EP (Chapter 1)
*This EP contains strong language Viewers Discretion is Advised*
This album tells a story of a dystopian civilization where a pathogen has been released and Sickick struggles to survive. Each Interlude furthers the story from his perspective, starting off with a National Alert of the pathogen and the sickness.
The second interlude places us in the mind of Sickick as he attempts to differentiate fantasy from reality.
In the third interlude, we meet his daughter and how she is scared of something under her bed.
Finally, Fight or Flight ends the album with the voice of interlude 2 telling him to choose wisely.
List of songs featured in order of EP:
F**k Everything and Run (Interlude)
Do You Feel Safe?
Manifestation (Interlude)
Mothman
Under my Bed (Interlude)
Cursed
Fight or Flight (Interlude)
F.E.A.R. EP (Chapter 2)
**This EP contains strong language Viewers Discretion is Advised*
This EP furthers the story of Chapter 1, however, it only contains 5 tracks. The Hashtag that these two EPs fall under is #SpreadTheSickness.
The Best Singles
**Some songs contain strong language Viewers Discretion is Advised*
Aside from the EPs mentioned above, Sickick has several great singles that really capture the essence of the message he is trying to convey. Let's take a look.
LOST MY WAY
I lived in fear too, but I had to put on a brave mask, And keep proving to myself and to the gang, again and again, that I was not afraid...
The song opens up with the narration above, as it follows a young man that is struggling to find himself in our current society. The main premise of it is A difficult road often leads to a beautiful destination.
BERMUDA
This song focuses on the disappearances that mysteriously occur in the Bermuda Triangle. However, it takes an additional perspective that enforces "respect" in the streets.
Bloody bloody Mary, tell me what you just say
You been talkin' reckless, you don't want a problem
Murda murda murda, there's no running away
They won't hear you scream in Bermuda, Bermuda
CASSANOVA
This song emphasizes the life of a playboy that loves control over everything. As he calls himself a tsunami multiple times throughout the song.
B*** I'm a tsunami, Imma be your Casanova
Yeah you know you want it, 100 grand for a show
Pay me all my money cuz I'm sick to my soul
Ooo I love control
MIND GAMES
Someone told me you can only disguise and be pretend,
The tears manifest sometimes my only friend,
You'll never see them again they hide behind a mask,
Thinkin' you're winnin' with all of your grinning but I got the last laugh...
This song features a manipulative individual that is used to getting his own way, regardless of the pain he causes and the hearts he breaks. His only friend is the mask he hides behind.
DON'T YOU
This is his latest single, which was released on January 15th, 2021. This song talks about Sickick's infatuation with someone.
Whatever it's worth
You know I'll love you all day
And night, just ask me to
Since the song doesn't mention who, it leaves it to the imagination.
Let's Recap:
* 451K Followers on Instagram * 1.74M subscribers on YouTube
Yet, not known by the mainstream media. I asked several individuals and 3/10 knew who he was. He is a very underrated artist with immense talent.
After reading the first two blogs of this series, can you tell what the common denominator is?
Lack of Exposure
How long do you think it would take for him to be known by the masses? For his music to be used in social media platforms, such as Tik Tok? For his music to be blasting through the radio or streaming platforms?
Now that you are familiar with Sickick and his music, would you recommend him to your peers? Would you check out his latest releases?
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