Celebrated award-winning artist and disability rights advocate Lachi’s “Out Of The Dark” featuring Medusa, is such a powerful message backed by an equally powerful performance.

Standing in her full radiant glory, Lachi is one of the most inspirational Black Women I’ve come across. I mean, everything about her is breathtaking, and her selfless commitment to making the world a better place, especially by championing for those living with disabilities, those the society has labeled misfits and undeserving, is one of the most desirable characteristics that Lachi possesses. Being blind herself, she has had to overcome so many prejudices and preconceptions from people who not only viewed her differently but also treated her in a different way. And as she grew older, reaching and surpassing what to others might have seemed insurmountable, she felt an inestimable urge to lend a hand to others like her and, in a selflessly inexpressible way, astonish a mean world with her acts of kindness. Through her RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) company, she ensures that the unheard stories of those suffering with disabilities are amplified through heartfelt songwriting and profoundly touching records that are more than capable of competing with the best of them.

The way I view Lachi is that she is much more than just an artist or an advocate; she is a modern-day heroine. Her life and experiences are a testament to the power of self-belief and the courage to demand a seat at the table for those society may overlook. She leads with compassion, unyielding determination, and a vision for a better, more inclusive world.

“Out of The Dark” is a powerful release from Lachi and is part of an even huge “Mad Different” concert series that is meant to amplify the society’s underrepresented voices through powerful music and heartfelt storytelling, all filmed at Amazon Music Studios in New York City.

“Out of The Dark” is truly magical and embodies the inspiration behind the whole project; everyone’s voice matters. Through each note she sings, Lachi shows us what it means to be relentless in the pursuit of equality, respect, and love, and their collaborator Medusa is spot-on with their spoken word-styled delivery, elevating the song to incredible heights.

I love music like this because it is the kind you feel more and experience as opposed to just listening. From the opening notes as Lachi envelops a listener in a warm embrace with her touchingly beautiful piano playing, evoking such profound emotions as her soulfully rich and emotion-fueled vocals immediately draw a listener in, down to the depth added by the inviting bongos, stunning cello, and precise bass, all the way to Medusa’s heart-touching poetic expression, “Out of The Dark” epitomizes the power of music to heal!

There is just something special about this performance. It is an anthem of resilience and passes on a strongly defiant message about being more accepting and humane to others that, for reasons that are everything but logic, we find different from us; be it their physical appearances, their sexual affiliations, or whichever.

“Out of The Dark” is also what happens when incredibly gifted musicians, composers, and performers come together, each recognizing what the other is worth. Magic was born here, and I have to give it to them for coming up with such a sonically pleasing masterpiece that has been backed by such empowering lyrics to inspire and uplift anyone who feels a little unaccepted by the society they live in.

I want you to imagine the haunting and magical feel of this fully-produced version and triple the effect—that’s how the acoustic version of this jam feels! Everything feels like they are levitating: Lachi’s beautiful and soulful voice, the piano and cello like they are floating on a surface of their own making, and Medusa’s spoken word is delivered with such lucid clarity…it is as if the words are being openly said to you!

Please listen to this music, enjoy it to the fullest, add it to your playlist, and follow Lachi everywhere @LachiMusic for more exclusives and surprise releases that she has in store this December.