Kai Nanfelt’s song, “Sober,” tackles difficult topics such as mental health, substance abuse and suicide

Kai Nanfelt’s song, “Sober,” tackles difficult topics such as mental health, substance abuse and suicide.

Just three months after its December release, the track has already garnered over 200,000 streams on Spotify.

“This song [Sober] is written for my childhood best friend,” Nanfelt explained in an interview. “I wrote it one day while I was studying abroad in London, after he tried to commit suicide; it wasn’t the first time he had tried to do this. The first time was when we were in 8th grade, and we’ve been as thick as thieves ever since.”

“This time was especially hard for my friend because it was the first time we had been apart from one another. I was normally there for him in his worst moments, but it was much harder to do from a distance. He always struggled with substance abuse, depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety. That day, he tried to overdose on pills and booze, but called me in the middle of the night (London-time). He told me what he did, and I immediately called his parents before they got him hospitalized. It was around 3 am for me, and I had work the next morning at a music label. I couldn’t sleep, though, so I decided to write ‘Sober’ instead.”

Nanfelt continued, “My emotions came pouring out, and as I cried over my guitar, I realized I had stayed up until 6 am – and finished my first draft of the song. I sent it to my friend, got ready for work, and waited for him to wake up and hear it. We had a good cry, and he vowed that he would never try to hurt himself again. Since then, he’s done much better, and brags that I ‘released a song about him.’ I am so proud of him for the progress he’s made, and this release was a testament to that growth.”

The Boston University graduate only recently found the time to prioritize his music career following the loss of his job due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the outbreak, the Rhode Islander conducted public relations for Boston Calling, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and Outside Lands Music Festivals – in addition to other jobs in the music industry in London and Boston.

Kai Nanfelt will be releasing a new single on March 19th, and has plans to release many more songs before the year ends. Keep an eye out for these tracks if you’re looking for music that isn’t afraid to cross boundaries. The 23-year-old cites John Mayer and Ed Sheeran as his main influences.

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DISCOVER RAP TRAP 24 FM INTERNATIONAL HIP-HOP, TRAP AND RAP: The cool Sad Flex! label presents artist and creator ‘iLL $werve’ as he drops a well crafted, harmonious but darkly emotional E.P on Trap Rap Grime fusion ‘Swerve Now, Pay Later’

Los Angeles, California recording artist/Producer and mastermind behind the Sad Flex! label, iLL $werve is staying busy through these crazy times.

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing cancellations of tours for him and his label, he is determined to bounce back in a bigger way. As a part of the return to greatness, he recently launched a new EP titled, “Swerve Now, Pay Later”.

DISCOVER RAP TRAP 24 FM INTERNATIONAL HIP-HOP, TRAP AND RAP: The cool Sad Flex! label presents artist and creator ‘iLL $werve’ as he drops a well crafted, harmonious but darkly emotional E.P on Trap Rap Grime fusion ‘Swerve Now, Pay Later’

With this 4 track EP, iLL $werve takes listeners on a Rollercoaster ride through the good and bad sides of a romantic relationship he was a part of. With production from him and super producer Matt “Matty J” Jacobson, the EP boasts Hip Hop, Pop, and Trap influences throughout.

Throughout this musical ride, iLL $werve is joined by rapper Lil Twist and Oli Outside, who contribute noteworthy verses. iLL $werve promises that listeners will not only relate to the lyrics and be thoroughly entertained by the production, but will be left yearning for another project.

As a part of the rollout for “Swerve Now, Pay Later”, iLL $werve looks to follow up with a documentary that is inspired by the project’s themed romantic affair. He is also planning to further promote the EP with Instagram live performances, interviews, and blog, plus playlists features.

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“Swerve Now, Pay Later” is available now on all digital streaming platforms. In July 2020, iLL $werve looks to follow up with a currently untitled Pop single that will have Emo, Punk, and Hip Hop influences.

iLL $werve looks forward to relaunching Sad Flex! after the COVID-19 pandemic dissipates, with plans to sign, develop, and promote new artists on the scene.

Launched in the month of December, Sad Flex! Got its start when iLL $werve connected artists at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA. It was from there that the collective put on a concert to honour suicide prevention, donating a portion of the proceeds to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline charity.

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Stay up to date with iLL $werve and for new happenings and updates on Sad Flex! by following him on Instagram and Facebook at @illswerve and on Twitter at @illsw.