In the midst of a global pandemic, the title of this track, ‘Stay Alive’, seems more and more relevant as a message of perseverance in the midst of a scary time. That’s the beauty of this track, performed by Canada’s Mustafa. The song is written as a plea to end gun violence in his neighborhood, but its message is applicable to really any situation that requires a cool head in the midst of a storm. The video clashes gently against the lyrics–play the visuals on mute and you’d believe you were watching a hardcore Hip-Hop track. Increase the volume and you are soothed by Mustafa’s unique sound. Mustafa has effectively set himself apart from the crowd with this release.
Watch Toronto artist Mustafa’s emotional plea to end gun violence in his visual for ‘Stay Alive’
