BERWYN has released his latest single, ‘I AM BLACK’, which is a raw and powerful song that highlights the true and honest depictions of being black. The Trinidad-born rapper made a comeback with the release of his soulful track, ‘Neighbours’, which included two versions, one solo piano-driven and the other remixed by DJ and Producer, Fred again.
BERWYN’s songwriting process is always meaningful, and ‘I AM BLACK’ was one of the hardest he has written to date. The song is so intense, reflecting on how it feels to be black, from the ups and downs, underpinned by heavy sadness while shining a bright light on the harsh realities of society. BERWYN’s goal for this song was to create a world where folks could say those three words ‘I AM BLACK’ in a beneficial way.
The 28-year-old artist shared his experience when he moved to Romford at age nine, leaving his father in Trinidad and moving to live with his Grandmother. He shared how difficult it was to move from a place where color didn’t matter much to Romford, where he was forced into corners of survival.
BERWYN has previously shared other singles like the reggae-inspired ‘Path To Satisfaction’, the melodic ‘3450’, the upbeat ‘Chasing Lights (Demo)’, and ‘Bulletproof,’ but it is yet unclear whether they will appear on his highly anticipated LP. Although his first studio album’s release date is unknown, we can expect ‘I AM BLACK’ to feature on it, and his recent songs are an enticing taste of the rumored debut album he has been hinting at online.
BERWYN has earned himself numerous accolades, including winning the Best New Act in the UK Award at the 2022 BandLab NME Awards and ranking third on the BBC Sound of 2021 list. He rose to fame in 2020 after releasing his Mercury Prize-nominated debut mixtape ‘DEMOTAPE/VEGA’, and his soulful tone is one of the reasons why he is so loved by his audience
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