Aussie MC and producer trials today launches his debut solo project with a brand new single.
The new track, i’m a fucking wreck, is a joint venture with American artist and previous collaborator Daniyel and has been described as “crisp and catchy” while also “deeply reflective”.
"From the records we were already working on together, I knew his range was boundless. He has such a rare tone I’ve never worked with before. It spoke to me immediately," trials said.
"The pockets he picks, the way he conveys emotions through subtle and overt styles: pain, promise, desire, you can feel what he’s saying through every one of his lyrics.”
Daniyel added: “I’m really excited to be a part of this amazing song with trials! I hope there’s a kid out there who can relate to what I was feeling when I wrote it.”
The accompanying video for i’m a fucking wreck was shot in LA and directed by Manny Madrigal and produced by Johnny Wong and features Daniyel.
Trials, who is one-half of AB Original and has also previously collaborated with the likes of Drapht, Gurrumul, Archie Roach, DZ Deathrays, Paul Kelly and stacks more, inked a deal with Island Records Australia back in July, teasing an EP at the time.
It’s expected the upcoming EP will feature a slew of homegrown and international talent across its tracks.
On collaborating with other artists, trials noted: "I keep constantly evolving my sound and palette. I see a song like a picture; if I’m just painting in black and white, it gets boring.
“Collaborators bring shade, someone brings contrast and colour, before you know it, we’re working together on a detailed masterpiece I would never have achieved alone.”
