Harvey Whyte - Fatalism (Album) + 10 Questions

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Harvey Whyte unveils sophomore album ‘Fatalism’ – A bold follow-up to ‘Piano Rap’.

Hackney’s own Harvey Whyte delivers an introspective, genre-defying exploration of fate, mental health, and self discovery with his highly anticipated new album, "Fatalism."

Following the success of his debut album Piano Rap, Harvey Whyte is back with his sophomore release, Fatalism. The new album sees the Hackney-born artist pushing the boundaries of his craft, blending his skills as a self-taught pianist and producer with insightful lyricism and evocative storytelling.

On Fatalism, Harvey continues to break conventions, crafting a soundscape that spans genres from hip hop, trap, neo-soul, alternative R&B, and electronic. Each track is a reflection of his personal journey, exploring deep themes of destiny, mental health, and self-discovery.

"The whole album is about destiny and how inescapable it is, and that we are all victims of Fatalism," Harvey explains. "I wrote it based on experiences I was going through at the time and a relationship I was in. On our last night together, we drew tarot cards. All the artwork is based on the cards that we drew, and represents the idea of Fatalism."

The album’s opening track, "Can U Tell," is dedicated to everyone who suffers with mental health issues. Harvey explains “The song is about paranoia and the feeling that no matter where you look the devil is in everything. For me angels and devils are inside everyone. I like to use the devil’s imagery to represent the negative sides of what I experience through mental health. I believe in positivity and love but also that we should all face our own demons without fear otherwise they can use that fear to control us”.

Harvey Whyte sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

I started playing an old piano that was in my mum's house, and also started recording for some of my friends that were rappers.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

Currently: Brent Faiyaz, Skrilla, Lucky Daye, Loe Shimmy.

3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?

Well I just released my second album "FATALISM" and now I plan to drop a bunch of singles while I work out my next complete body of work.

4. How would you describe your sound?

Piano Rap. Or like Kurt Cobain rapping on the piano but from Hackney.

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

Probably just going viral for my song and getting recognized everywhere. Also putting my first album on vinyl. And trademarking that sound was very important to me, I get messages all the time now about piano rap and how unique my sound is and I'm just proud of it tbh.

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6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

Only do it if you really love it, and make music for yourself and no one else.

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

Keepvibesnear, ssule, gwadalean, Taylr, Meron t, Jessy Blakemore.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

That new skrilla album, also waiting for low shimmy to drop his next project.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

Exercise, play chess, go out in nature.

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

A piano, a sustain pedal and a Zoot.