Ozzient links with Chairman Allen & TREVMENTAL

Over the last couple of years, Chicago-based producer and songwriter Ozzient has been making an impact in the modern hip hop landscape, blending his Guatemalan heritage with a forward-thinking sonic approach. Growing up in a musically buoyant environment, he was exposed to a wide range of influences, allowing him to master multiple instruments, both traditional and unconventional.

His work fuses his cultural background with cutting edge production, resulting in a sound that’s both personal and of wide appeal. Making his entrance at the start of 2023, he dropped his debut single “Love You Can’t Resist,” a collaboration with Øverdrive and LandoIsLiving. Since then, he’s released a string of well-received tracks, showcasing his skill set and collaborative spirit.

Working with a range of different artists, he’s built up an impressive catalogue of singles in the run up to his debut EP, Chill Thrills, which landed in September last year. Now he returns with new material, this time linking up with Chairman Allen and TREVMENTAL on his latest single titled “Peace, Not War,” a track that carries a deep and timely message, tackling themes of unity, self-awareness and resistance against societal forces that push materialistic and divisive values.

The track calls for a shift in perspective that moves away from greed and conflict toward a world driven by love, solidarity and peace with powerful lyricism that emphasises the need for a collective awakening. Kicked off by the flutter of hazy guitar notes, Chairman Allen’s politically charged verse sets the track in motion with impassioned rhythm flow as the soft clicks and percussive taps add a delicate anchor.

As the rattle of hi hats and shuffle of drums provide a steady groove, the chorus arrives with a rare vocal appearance from Ozzient himself who spins bright melodic leads above, grounding the song’s message with defiant lyricism. The rapid rapped deliver of TREVMENTAL then enters to lay down razor sharp bars, closing out the song with a spiritually driven verse, offering a different lens on the same call for peace and self-empowerment.

Framing his meaningful songwriting in a mellow, dreamy aesthetic, with “Peace, Not War,” Ozzient once again showcases his compelling musical vision and production flair while working with exciting artists who add their unique touch to amplify his sound. As he steps into 2025 with superb new music, we can’t wait to see what this thrilling artist on the rise has in store for the rest of the year and beyond.

Listen to Peace, Not War (feat. Chairman Allen & TREVMENTAL) below