A fascinating and richly colorful life is stamped with many scars and this couldn’t be truer for artist and savvy creator CKAY- a Chicago-born and New Jersey-raised inventive artist who is now 23 years old. He is a multi-talented whizz; a photographer, video editor, filmer, a podcast host and is also obsessed with video games (when he is not producing music, filming or editing videos- best believe he is on some Mario 64, smash bros, legend of Zelda, call of duty or anything related to that!)
His creativity and artistry aren’t just for the sake of it- he hopes to create a deep impact through his art- from music to the videos or the podcast; he always seeks to inspire another soul and isn’t that what art should be all about- positively influencing!
The bonafide and universally appealing tune, “Kids” took 4-5 years to what is now a worldwide staple with more than 20,500 views on YouTube. It was not easy; doors were shut on them, and nobody bought their ideology but we thank CKAY and his friends for not giving up for we wouldn’t be experiencing such a stunning masterpiece like this!
The beat is literally hypnotizing and you will appreciate the abundance of the luxuriously stylish opulence to blend the electronic pop synths with the equally charged up hip-hop beats. This tune is genre-defying and is meant to be enjoyed in its viscerally gratifying magnificence! The alluring percussions stick to a listener’s mind and refuse to let go; compelling one to repeated listening experiences.
The music video underlines the theme of the song; it is like a family and friends’ reunion. It is about stepping into the magic by embracing the imaginativeness, innocence, exuberance, and lovingness you were intimate with when you were a child. Heaven on earth actually shows up naturally in your heart when you have the brilliance and bravery to start opening it up again. Like you did when you were a kid!
This song is about embracing the ‘childishness’ in us- letting lose and living life, keeping worries of the world behind us for at least that one day. To be truly open and wildly alive, we have to sometimes escape from the energy-draining monsters of the world and take daily voyages into awe and regular adventures into things that made us happy while we were young and growing up this is such a potent source of happiness!
The music video underscores this perfectly with CKAY and friends living life with a plethora of enchanting activities from cliff jumping, bike riding, bowling, playing video games, the water balloon team challenge, and many kid-like adventurous activities.
Ckay makes it clear that none of this would’ve been possible without the help of: Team4(a group of creators he was apart of at Quinnipiac University) Tmain’s mixing, everyone who filmed, Gabe’s editing, JMOP’s beat making skills and all the great friends who came together to have a good time.
Follow the attached link and embrace the ‘kid’ in you as you dance with renewed energy to its magically scintillating melodies!