sohayl ryder – HAVAS

Every track that I have come to encounter from sohayl ryder has blown me away so far, and today’s release of ‘HAVAS’ is no exception.

Crafting a sound that truly blends style with substance, it seems only a short matter of time before the rest of the world wakes up to this talent.

“‘Havas’ is a Persian word (I am originally Iranian) that means caution. But in poetry, it has a double meaning for desire. Essentially the song is a double allegory for being a cautious person due to the rough background of living in Iran and knowing the struggles people face to the lustful desire for sex and how it can be dangerous.”

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sohayl ryder – FOLLOW ME

The release of ‘FOLLOW ME’ shows us a beautifully melodic and nostalgic sound from sohayl ryder; one which subtly fuses neo-soul and hip hop together quite perfectly.

“In this song I describe the delicate details of how my childhood was like in Iran and some fond memories that I had in the past backed up with an alternative jazz instrumental. Later on the song transitions to a grittier sound portraying the idea of growing up and becoming more aware of the world and life’s struggles as you approach adulthood (social pressures, happiness, success).”

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