Art Immitates Life on Mati's New Single "Life Notes"
Mati continues to build a sound that stays true to himself. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Minneapolis, the artist puts his life experiences into song, sharing a unique story with transmittable emotions in each new release. Combine that with his technique to blend genres into his own, and Mati is poised to break through and see success in the coming years. Now building on his legacy in his first solo offering of 2023, Mati reflects on "Life Notes."
The new single is a meditative story showcasing Mati's talent as he seamlessly combines hip-hop, R&B, and alternative sounds. Mati's life notes are powerful and relatable, touching themes of self-respect, new perspectives, and day-to-day struggles. He offers vulnerable experiences, but even his depictions of bad habits and negative thoughts become overshadowed by optimism that seemed to fuel his journey from the start, a journey of artistry and survival. A heartening tone aids in vivid imagery, as this song strings together viewpoints like a film that resolves as a reminder to keep pushing through and never fold.
Production from Mati, Hayden Black, and Gibson Prescher plays a spirited guitar tune, assisting in the vibrant feelings this track conveys.
"Life Notes" is a lil something for the come up. Get to know Mati's music and story below.