Out of Chicago’s music scene, newcomer Ozzient rises as an exciting artist, channeling his Guatemalan roots into a cutting edge hip hop inspired sound. From a musically gifted family, his upbringing was a symphony of sonic influences, sparking a lifelong journey that saw him master not only conventional instruments like the piano and drums but also unconventional ones like Güira, Tambora and beatboxing.
Now, equipped with a versatile skill set and a passion for production, this year Ozzient has been unveiling his musical vision with a string of killer tracks. Starting out with his debut track, “Love You Can’t Resist,” featuring the talents of Øverdrive and LandoIsLiving, followed up by multiple singles working with a whole host of other talented artists, his collaborative spirit has become readily apparent.
Now, he returns with his fifth single, “Reminiscin’,” a compelling new release that sees the artist link up with KiERAN, Essay M and Kay9. The song is a melodic chronicle of heartbreak, recounting a tale about the emotional aftermath of a breakup, digging into the poignant experience of reminiscing about a love once thought to be everlasting.
Laying down an enveloping alternative hip hop sound, Ozzient once again showcases his skills as a producer and creativity as a composer. Crafting a a colourful arrangement of lo-fi instrumental tones and a punchy beat, adorned with glitching hi hats and buzzy texture, he sets up the perfect backdrop for the vocalists to each add their own sonic flair to the track.
First up, KiERAN enters to serve up powerful rapped flows with razor-sharp precision, raising the intensity of this grooving hip hop cut. With the chorus, Essay M joins with melodic hooks to deliver an instantly memorable sound. With his laid back delivery, Kay9 enters with a slick style that bends from mellow lines to rapid energy.
It’s another superb collaborative outing from an exciting producer who’s knack for bringing together artists to create something great than the sum of its parts shines once again. Having impressed with each release throughout his breakout year, the future looks bright for this thrilling Chicago talent and we can’t wait to see what he’ll come up with next.
Listen to Reminiscin’ below
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