In the lead up to their new album, N33T has teamed up with dossyx to release ‘if i could be more direct (tbh)’ a heart-wrenching track with reflective lyrics and uplifting production.
With bouncing samples complementing lyrics that discuss depleting mental health and hopefulness, the juxtaposition on ‘if i could be more direct (tbh)’ is very strong. Melodic vocal samples echo through glitchy accents and textured tones, adding so many layers to the track. With each new listen, you discover another intricate piece of production and feel something new when the vocals flow through you.
“The song was written during two vastly different points in my life, initially starting during my biggest strifes with mental health, depression, and suicidal ideation, and the latter half being written in a more contented and reflective state. It was honestly so confronting revisiting this song and looking back into that headspace, like looking back to a diary entry of your worst day. It made me reflect a lot in hindsight, and in a sense, I understand that headspace far better now than I ever did when I was actively inside it. It’s the first song I started for the album and the last song I finished and I’m glad I gave it the space to flourish. It’s my most personal song to date :)” – N33T