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VISION Drops Hard-Hitting Anthem “Real Albanian”
The UK rap scene has been a hotbed of talent lately, and one of the brightest up-and-comers on the scene is VISION, the first UK Albanian rapper to grace the biggest platforms like GRM Daily and LinkUpTV. His latest single “Real Albanian” is a powerful and hard-hitting ode to his roots, showcasing the artist’s skill for mixing dark and light elements, aggression with uplifting and motivating content, and carefully constructed poetry with smooth flows.
“Real Albanian” is a carefully crafted track that features a perfect blend of Drill and Grime influences, ethereal synths, and a strong, emotional rhythm section that creates an unusual but effective contrast. VISION’s songwriting skills are on full display here, and the result is an eclectic and powerful anthem that demands multiple listens.
With production from Ditto and mixing from Tweeko, “Real Albanian” is yet another gem in VISION’s incredibly productive streak, which has already produced hits like “Nobody Move” and “Taking Over The Town”. It’s clear that VISION is not slowing down anytime soon, with a host of activities and collaborations on the horizon, including an international feature with Albanian act Sevi, an upcoming appearance on season 3 of the UK’s biggest freestyle platform The Cold Room, and several new singles in the works.
VISION’s “Real Albanian” is a triumph of UK rap, and showcases the artist’s versatility, skill, and dedication to his roots. With its impressive lyricism, catchy hooks, and unique blend of influences, this track is sure to cement VISION’s place as one of the most exciting new voices in the UK rap scene.
Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!
His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.
“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”
The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:
Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.
“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.
“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”
Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.
Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/
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