Versatile Hip Hop Artist IKS New Single “Catharsis” Is Out on All Platforms

Born in Croatia and raised in South Africa, IKS’s music mirrors different cultures and lifestyles as he blends various creative influences to create a well-rounded sound that meets international standards Coming up through the ranks, IKS has been molded by his experiences, making him efficient and effective in his chosen field. IKS grew up with a profound interest in music; it was this deep interest in music that led him to always learn and improve his sound, broaden his knowledge, and nail down the kind of music he wants to put out there.

“Catharsis” is actually a track he wrote and produced back in 2018 but never felt the need to release, well, until now.

IKS admits that it was during this time in his music life that he was still exploring and experimenting; trying to find his identity. Even though the track might feel different from the sound he’s now creating, it’s part of his journey that enabled him to reach here, and it is deserving of a place in his repertoire.

The strengths of a track like this ultimately lie in its authenticity; this is a genuinely brand-new track that feels grand in scope and wonderfully expressive in its execution. The seamless blend of the piano chops, the bass lines, and the drums offers the listener a rich sound, and I feel like the invention around the whistling adds both sonic elegance and flair to the arrangement.

After explaining how he felt the track was missing something, which led him to add the whistling, it really makes sense after you listen to the track in its entirety—the whistling feels like the backbone and really adds to the authenticity of this track.

On the mic, IKS comes off poised and confident as he unleashes his razor-sharp lyricism; tip-toeing over the excellent production in a way that generates appeal and draws the listener in.

“Catharsis” is a great track, and I hope the listener will love it—if not for its exquisite production, then for its genuineness!

Already streaming on all the popular channels, here is your chance to get a taste of 2018’s version of IKS—run it up for him!

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