Implicit is probably one of the most passionate artists I’ve spoken to in a while. He’s outspoken too, especially when it comes to his stance on the rap scene. After getting hooked on his music, I had to speak with him ahead of his super-secret album, which the musician is absolutely buzzing with excitement about!
The album title is under wraps, but it plays on the name of his ex and tells a “Chronological love story.” Implicit recalls: “The break-up almost killed me, but it led to me becoming the best version of myself”.
Shouting out Skepta and no one else, he tells me what makes his rap different. “This isn’t music about money or guns. I’m here to make you aware of who you are inside”. It’s a side of rap that feels lacking, and it’s refreshing to hear.
So, what would Implicit’s music taste like? “If Sienna Spiro made a cocktail, and mixed Raye, Jay Z into a Joe James glass”, he says seamlessly. Implicit is teeming with passion and eager to share it. “I’m here to make you more emotionally aware”, he says.
A self-described middle-class white boy from the Cotswolds, Implicit makes music you actually need to hear. He draws from life experience, “I write about everything”, he tells me. Implicit is an open book, with extracts from his diary being made into song for your enjoyment. Known for his smooth R&B beats and signature British accent, his vocals are soft and flavourful, and his introspective lyrics are fresh like ice cream.
What can we expect from the album? Something completely different from the music we already know. “There’s big instruments, big sounds…” he starts, “It's aggressive, yet sad…it really mirrors the point where I was during the breakup.” There’s also a lot of breathing, with Implicit experimenting with sound and finding ways to humanise his bars. “It’s real and raw”, he concludes.
Expect a big band, dancers and visuals when this goes live. But for now, “This album is my life. If it was up to me, I’d just release this album and nothing else”. Wow. Implicit sounds like he’s onto something really special, and with the jazzy rap that first caught my attention, I can’t wait to explore more.