Toronto rapper DijahSB today reveals plans for a new album: it’s called Head Above The Waters and comes out on April 23. They have also shared a new single from the record, “By Myself”, which was produced by Harrison (Jon Hopkins, Cashmere Cat, Ryan Hemsworth). DijahSB says:
“’By Myself’ gives you a little bit of insight on what my album ‘Head Above The Waters’ tries to tackle. I also wanted to slow it down and show people that I’m not always about sh*t that can make you dance; I got bars too. Harrison is like a brother to me and i haven’t even met him yet. He really blessed me with a hot ass beat.”
It’s a “hot ass beat” indeed, recalling Madlib at his loungiest, with gliding keys and a jazzy rhythm, leaving plenty of space for DijahSB to show us the many facets of their flow. A display of supreme confidence, “By Myself” is DijahSB’s reflection on their own talents and self-sufficiency, leaning into the relaxed bars with a loquacious flow that is nonetheless assertive and dominant. With myriad metaphors for how they carry themselves through the world, we get a vision of the artist and person that is simultaneously intimidating and smile-inducing – a perfect anthem to carry you through the weekend.
Listen to “By Myself” below or on streaming platforms.
DijahSB’s new album Head Above The Waters arrives on April 23. You can find the rapper on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
