Leo XIV returns with his cathartic and emotionally wrought sophomore single ‘Feel’
A fierce and bold rising R&B artist who’s potential and appeal was firmly established on his debut single ‘Midas’ earlier this year, Dylan Leo Azadi, better known as Leo XIV has consolidated that appeal with the release of his captivating sophomore release ‘Feel’, out today.
The track melds hard-hitting rhythms with the artist’s passionate vocals to convey a narrative that surrounds themes like struggle and an eventual light that comes at the end of a bleak tunnel of self-destruction in compelling fashion. The sheer weight of the situation and the artist’s emotion is pumped through every facet of the sound, from the recurring acid bass line that pumps through the track throughout to the layering of the vocals and the synths that give it a melodic edge. This track is a masterful showcase of somebody pouring their pain and their toughest moments into their art, and it makes for a truly compelling and resonating listening experience as a result.
“This song is particularly significant to me as it was the one that effectively ended a decade-long moratorium on creativity and confidence — some of the darkest ages of my life and marred by depression, anxiety, and addiction.” Leo XIV says of the track. “When the idea first came to me, I was so compelled that I got into a flow state almost immediately and felt inspired for the first time in a long time. It was a stark reminder of why I believe I arrived on this planet in the first place — to create and consume art as a conduit to others through difficult times.”
