trials

After more than a decade in the scene – spent as both an MC and producer, and in the case of A.B. Original's lauded Reclaim Australia, both – trials is focusing his energy on producing and writing records with a diverse range of domestic and international artists on his debut solo project. The first preview of what's to come is lead single 'i'm a fucking wreck', a collaboration with rising American artist and star in his own right Daniyel.

Buoyed by trials’ trademark production of big beats and warm guitar, the rapper intones, “I’m a fucking wreck, I’m a fucking mess”. Like an intimate inner monologue, the track nods to emo-rap as Daniyel lets loose a string of self-deprecating confessional thoughts. It's a credit to trials' production that ‘i'm a fucking wreck’ remains crisp and catchy despite the deeply reflective nature of the lyrics.

A Ngarrindjeri man from Coorong in South Australia, trials has spent his career demonstrating – either explicitly through his lyrics, or simply leading by example – the power and potential that comes with getting Indigenous artists in the room and giving them control.

His upcoming solo project is a showcase of his talent as a producer and multi-instrumentalist, it celebrates the spirit of collaboration between artists across disciplines and will introduce new listeners and old heads alike to his wide range of sonic tastes, influences and inspirations.

I’m a fucking wreck feat. Daniyel is OUT NOW!