Rising alternative hip-hop artist viisi is not afraid to showcase vulnerability.
Canadian-bred alternative artist viisi’s latest single, “everything but you” is a true unleashing of emotion. With an upbeat, summery feel, the lyrics tell a deeper, darker story of a toxic relationship that seeps into all aspects of your life and taints even the happiest of memories. Despite this saddening context, “everything but you” feels like a moment of release - when you let go of all the negativity from your past to embark on a brighter, happier future.
This feeling draws you into the song from the very start. While many can surely relate to the darkness that initially inspired the track, I think the hopeful aura is what listeners will really walk away with - leaving them inspired and knowing that things can and will get better. The track’s acoustic riff and honest vocals create the perfect mix of happy and sad, resulting in an irresistible song that is both cathartic and easy to listen to.
viisi, Finnish for ‘five,’ is the creative project of Matthew Borley, who released his first rough cut as a high school freshman and then, five years later, found himself touring Europe and playing packed shows in the South of France. Early on, viisi was impacted and inspired by ‘90s hip-hop pioneers and the era’s most controversial rapper, Eminem.
Unafraid of pushing boundaries and sharing personal experiences, viisi is crafting music that not only impresses listeners but helps remind them they are not alone in their struggles. Now signed to vnclm_ / Atlantic Records, viisi has already received acclaim from trusted industry sources such as Rolling Stone and ETALK Canada. Now this is an emerging artist you should have on your radar!
Check out viisi’s latest single “everything but you,” and more must-listen tracks like “i left my hometown” and “i lost who i am,” especially if you’re a fan of artists like Mac Miller, Dominic Fike, Quinn XCII and Russ.
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