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Photo Credit: Denzel Golatt

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‘He creates songs that are rhapsodic, pensive, harmonically complex, meticulously orchestrated and, often, constructed with layer upon layer of otherworldly vocals.’
– THE NEW YORK TIMES

‘serpentwithfeet’s influences make him dangerously cool and impossibly contemporary.’
– ROLLING STONE

‘Don’t threaten serpentwithfeet with a good time — let him show you just how good a time you can have.’
– BILLBOARD

‘His presence on any song, no matter the style, doesn’t maraud the space but rather facilitates its expansion.’
– NEW YORK MAGAZINE

‘serpentwithfeet continues to prove [himself] as one of [his] generation’s most sensitive songwriters.’
– PAPER MAGAZINE

‘serpentwithfeet is happy, and you can hear it even  his voice goes beyond language.’
– GRAMMY.COM

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Today, Grammy-nominated groundbreaking alternative R&B artist serpentwithfeet shares his brand new album GRIP, featuring new single ‘Ellipsis (feat. Orion Sun)’, out now digitally and Friday 29th March for the physical release via Secretly Canadian. Arriving merely days from GRIP, ‘Ellipsis’, produced by ThankGod4Cody (SZA, Jay Rock, Chlöe), serves as a moving collaboration with beloved singer, songwriter and producer Orion Sun that embodies the essential essence of GRIP, revealing the incredible intimacy and vulnerability that permeates through a physical connection. Here, serpent captures the deeply palpable feeling of longing for a lover and the inner battle of expressing those feelings.

Introducing a new era for serpent personally and sonically, GRIP is a striking body of work that is brimming with poise and tenacity in a fully realised form proving to be his best work to date. GRIP explores the profound depths of intimacy between a romantic partner. It also celebrates and fosters the spirit and magic of Black queer nightlife while also honoring the communities that are nurtured within the walls of these intimate spaces and the monumental impact that they have on the lives of many people on the margins.

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serpent’s hugely celebrated return confirms his rightful place as one of music’s most compelling artists today who has long been pushing the boundaries with his art and has come to be revered by the likes of Björk, Moby, Baby Keem, and many more

The release follows serpent’s explosive debut theatrical run with his critically acclaimed production, Heart of Brick. The dance theater production chronicles a moving love story within a Black gay club that features a one-of-kind performance by a cast of extraordinary dancers and music from serpent’s GRIP. Heart of Brick was created by serpent, co-written by award winning poet Donte Collins, directed by multimedia artist Wu Tsang, choreographed by dance-theater artist Raja Feather Kelly and produced by The Joyce Theater Foundation.

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SERPENTWITHFEET ON ‘ELLIPSIS’:
“This song is about missing a boo – missing their kiss and their presence but not knowing how to articulate the depth of your feelings.”

GRIP OUT NOW VIA SECRETLY CANADIAN
BUY/STREAM HERE

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GRIP
Track Listing

Damn Gloves (ft. Ty Dolla $ign and Yanga Yaya)
Safe Word
Spades
Deep End
Rum / Throwback
Black Air Force (ft. Mick Jenkins)
Hummin’
Ellipsis (ft. Orion Sun)
Lucky Me
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AMNPLIFY – ML