K-Riz Brings Optimism to Life’s Storms on “Come & Go”
K-Riz is returning with a new video for “Come & Go” that illuminates the artist’s infectious optimism. The hip-hop and R&B-infused single, which appears on the Birthday Cake Records-released album, One Way Ticket, is an affirmation to overcome negative thoughts, move through hard times with ease, and embrace the lessons that can be learned from adversity.
“Never stop believing in yourself / Sometimes / You may not see it in yourself / Tell me how you gon’ shine / When you a victim of your mind,” goes K-Riz’s opening line, weaving in lush instrumentation with the rapper’s bright-sided musings.
On the track, the multi-talented artist expresses the liberating power of having grace and letting go of the past, while using forward movement as an encouragement to listeners.
“Tough times are temporary; they’re teaching lessons,” says K-Riz. “Problems come and go as long as you’re always working towards moving forward. When you look at the storms from that perspective, you can see them for what they are – here today, gone tomorrow – and weather them with more resilience.”
Featuring many of K-Riz’s past collaborators (horns from Octavio N. Santos, violin from Tina Sol, and Deppisch on the flute), swirling arrangements complement producer Theo’s spacious beats. Emerging Calgary filmmaker Gbohunmi lends his directorial talents, taking viewers on a tour through elevated spaces and mindsets, moving from one transitory place to the next, from train stations to rooftops, culminating in K The Chosen rapping contemplative verses as he walks through Calgary at night. The video also features cameos from rappers Tea Fannie and La Tytan.
The release of “Come & Go” follows praise for K-Riz’s latest album, One Way Ticket, from various outlets. RANGE Magazine included the album on its list of the Top 50 Canadian Albums of 2023, and Bandcamp featured the LP as a New & Notable album upon its release, while Complex Canada included singles “Middle Finger U” and “Inside Your Love” among its Best New Canadian Tracks. Look for more visuals from the album soon, and listen to One Way Ticket on all streaming platforms now.