Bladee's music reflects a deep internal struggle, as he grapples with fame and self-identity. His latest EP, 'Ste the Beautiful Martyr 1st Attempt,' showcases this journey through tracks that blend airy beats with heavy themes. The opener 'One in a Million' embodies these contradictions, portraying Bladee's quest for clarity and redemption, reminiscent of Saint George's battle with evil. The incorporation of alchemy and occult themes, alongside unexpected projects like an AI video game, marks his artistic evolution while he seeks to overcome his inner demons.
Lately, Bladee's music has sounded like someone with a black hole in his stomach trying to irradiate his torment. Desperately reaching for the light, he's exorcising his demons by recording a 30-track epic, reading books about alchemy and the occult and, for some reason, releasing an AI video game with James Ferraro and Microsoft.
One in a Million, the opener to his new EP Ste the Beautiful Martyr 1st Attempt, is a breezy yet anguished rehash of these perennial concerns.
Where the EP's more intoxicating 'St George the Martyr' showers you in fairy gurgles and tingly shivers, this song is textbook Bladee: a downcast melody contrasted with an airy shimmer that suggests a more self-possessed future.
Years ago, he was surfing over life; now he's wondering if it's time to commit to a 'reality more crisp.'
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