Released: 05/08/22
Tracklist:
1. Young Minds
London born poet and rapper Dan Whitlam is back with a new single, Young Minds, releasing on Needwant. After receiving over 1 million TikTok views on a snippet of this track, Dan Whitlam blends clever instrumentation with spoken word poetry and rap to hit that modern, London chilled out vibe - with relatable and emotive lyrics, Dan captures the essence of being a young person in the big city, being honest and authentic with his approach. Young Minds begins with some haunting piano coated in glossy reverb which sets the tone for this song - A dark, emotive think piece that puts you in the shoes of a confused young person trying to work out their life. The poem starts over the piano addressing the troubling thoughts that many young people go through - they are just in their twenties but feel like they're running out of time. Dan's clever word play hooks you in with relatable lyrics and puts you in a familiar place until the beat starts and the feeling resolves. With the subdued beat, you're joined by some ghostly vocals that give you a sense that everything is okay - it's an instant relaxer and your worries are gone, leaving you to simply enjoy the gorgeous tones of acoustic instruments and top shelf production. The lyrics return with yet more relatable content and you are sat there remembering that you're not alone - a blend of layers from reversed piano, a snappy beat and electric sound effects keeps you immersed in the world of Dan Whitlam and his poem about Young Minds.