The rapper Breezy iDeyGoke and producer Art of Algebra recently reconnected five years after their first collab on ‘Praying On A Gamble’ with the brooding blunted jazz trip-hop of ‘Felonious Monk’.
Today, ‘BST’ is a searing ambient trip-hop-track with a superior sci-fi lab-themed video directed by Mark Smyth, who also directed the video for ‘Praying on a Gamble’. There are all sorts of neuro-link chair, blue/red pill choosing, hallucinogenic kaleidoscopic things going on.
The mysterious woman is Afro-Brazilian dancer Alessandra Azeviche, and “Breezy is constantly confronted by the haunting movements of the mysterious shaman who is both his psychological tormentor and his spiritual mentor.”
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The single is taken from the duo’s upcoming EP, A Quantum Trip, which will be released on December 5th.
Breezy says:
“BST is all about what it takes to truly achieve greatness. This is the idea that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to master a craft – whether that’s an art form, a sport, or some other professional pursuit. We shouldn’t view the process as easy. It’s all about grit, determination, hard work and perseverance. While we may struggle under the weight of the task, and it can take its toll psychologically, our suffering and determination builds character and makes us stronger.”
Director Mark Smyth says:
“BST is a meditation on obsession and creation – on what we sacrifice to reach something greater. It explores the beauty and madness that coexist in every artist’s pursuit of purpose. We wanted to stay true to the feel of the music, but elevate it to a new level of intensity. Visually, it’s dark and chaotic, mirroring the parts of the human experience we often tend to avoid. At its core, the message is one of resilience as Breezy ultimately draws strength and clarity from his journey.”
Music Video Credits
- Performance / Choreography: Breezy iDeyGoke & Allessandra Azeviche
- Director / Writer / Concept: Mark Smyth
- Producer: Mark Coffey @ Hot Coffey Production
- Director of Photography: Ignas Laughlis
- Assistant Camera: Paul Gleeson, Stephen Hayden & Kyle Walsh
- Gaffer: Eoghan Hand
- Best Boy: Evan Hayes
- Production Designer: Jennifer Keane
- Assistant Designer: Ben Kearney
- Costume: Doris Vukovic
- Editor: Bobbi Kiberd
- VFX: Jack Quinn @ Cassette Vision
- Colourist: Eoghan McKenna
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
