Sometimes you come across a song that is so mesmerising that it stops you right in your tracks. This was the case when we first played ‘Half Of Mine (Alizé)’ by Welsh newcomer Tarian.
There really are no words to describe how captivating this sound is. The production is sparse and minimal, but the lyrics and vocal delivery are sincere and emotive.
If the song sounds familiar, then you may recognise it from Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn’s track of the same name, which amassed more than a million streams upon release. Speaking on the collaboration, Tarian says:
“They are from this school of UK Hop Hop that is introspective, melancholy and melodic. It’s also quite emotional and I was always drawn to that. I thought ‘what’s the worst that can happen?’ and I emailed them two or three demos, one of them being ‘Half of Mine’. A few days later they mailed back saying they loved the demo and they wanted to work on it during their next writing camp. That email validated that the demo was good and it was a real spark of hope for me. And then, within a few weeks, they sent me their demo and told me that they wanted it to be their next single.”
“Ever since I was a kid, even when I was low and in a horrible space, I felt deep down that I was going to be a musician and that it would have meant something; that it will connect with people in a way that makes them feel that they are not alone in what they might be going through.”
There’s no doubt in our minds that Tarian will become a prominent emerging name in the UK over the next few months. This kid is one to watch, trust us.
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