CHISEKO has dropped his latest track, 'On My Mind', a collaboration with Filipino collective PLAYERTWO, continuing his streak of engaging releases this year. Following the success of 'COMMUNICATE' and 'STAY', this new single, released via Say Less and Warner Music Australia, delves into the heady rush of early romance.
The tune explores the magnetic pull of attraction, blending CHISEKO's distinctive, forward-thinking sound with PLAYERTWO's vibrant energy. The track's genesis lies in a Warner Music Malaysia writing session, where CHISEKO travelled to connect with PLAYERTWO. Their connection extended beyond the studio, with CHISEKO joining them on stage at the WE PLAY HERE festival, cementing their collaborative bond.
"‘On my mind’ came about during the Warner Music Malaysia writing camp," CHISEKO explains. "My very first session of the camp was with PLAYERTWO and Sea Travel. Sea Travel had prepared a few beats and as soon as I heard this one I knew I had something for it. It took me about 15 minutes to lay down the demo but as I was walking into the booth to record the final version my hand got slammed into a wall by the recording room door. I ended up spending the rest of the day in hospital getting stitches… Overall it was a fun track to make and getting to work with the guys and become friends was the cherry on top. It might be the quickest track I’ve ever made.”
This track is a product of a unique eight-day writing camp in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where CHISEKO collaborated with seven artists from across the Warner Music Group's global network, marking a significant milestone in cross-divisional collaboration.
CHISEKO's musical style, drawing inspiration from the likes of KAYTRANADA, Anderson Paak, Q-tip, Cordae, and Mos Def, creates a compelling and immersive experience. He first gained recognition with his debut single ‘JUICE’, which has amassed over 9 million Spotify streams.Since then, he's supported major acts like FKJ, Winston Surfshirt, Yung Gravy, and Boo Seeka, as well as headlining his own sold-out shows and performing at prestigious events like BIGSOUND and SXSW.
His lyrics, both playful and poignant, resonate with universal themes, creating a sense of familiarity for listeners. "I make music that exists somewhere in between a sunset drive with your hair bowling in the wind and a sweaty rave in an underground basement," CHISEKO states, capturing the essence of his diverse sound.
With more music planned for 2025, CHISEKO is poised to continue his upward trajectory, further solidifying his place in the global music scene.
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