Tia Carys puts her whole heart on the line with new song "Intro." Rapping about her sexuality and the moment she first developed feelings for another girl, the London-based rapper questions herself while also grappling with the emotional fall-out her feelings may cause to herself and others. Add to that the hypocrisy of those who discriminate and her own quest for self-acceptance and you have a high wire emotional balancing act. It's a storytelling feat that Carys breezes through though, recounting her journey with clarity and poise.
Looking Met Gala-ready in a black ballgown and wet look hair, Carys imposes herself on the "Intro" video too. Stepping from a makeshift bedroom to a stage backed by a string quartet, Carys looks every inch the star in waiting. As she says herself, heart swelling with confidence: "If I can take this on, I'm unstoppable."
Speaking to The FADER via email, Carys said: "'Intro' is about living and loving fearlessly. I hope this sentimental song can help connect and enlighten people during Bisexual Awareness Week."
Tia Cary's debut EP EnRoot is released on October 30 via Ministry of Sound.