Perry Maysun has dropped off a new song, titled "to the dust we shall return". Maysun, a 21-year-old alternative hip-hop artist from New York, intricately explores themes of substance abuse, mental health, and societal challenges in his music. Collaborating with Zionkat's character-rich production style, Perry showcases versatility and emotional depth. With intimate storytelling and compelling production, his catalog resonates with music lovers facing tough times. For his latest offering, Maysun continues his run of emotive, poignant tracks with to the dust we shall return", a soulful track with detail-rich, cathartic rhymes and vivid production.
Somber, meditative keys and airy vocal samples open "to the dust we shall return", building dynamically beneath Maysun's urgent, heartfelt flows. As a crisp, laid-back drum line locks in a steady rhythm, the listener can sense the catharsis and release laden within Maysun's evocative delivery and detail-rich verses, as the soaring instrumentation sets an apt undertone. The accompanying video for "to the dust we shall return" harnesses the song's raw vulnerability and relatable, DIY feel with its lo-fi shots and a poignant performance from Maysun.
“to the dust we shall return” is a culmination of all of Perry’s, pain, passion, and self-reflection meeting at a head for the apex. "to the dust we shall return" is an example of how his own harsh reality has shaped Perry and his art, but it has also given him a stellar sense of resilience.
