Nu Edison delves deep with his new single “‎IDK Peace” featuring Phonikz

Ready to make his mark on the game again, South African-based music rap crooner Nu Edison introduces his first new single of the year titled “IDK Peace” featuring Phonikz.

Nu Edison is a rap artist and songwriter based in Johannesburg South Africa. His musical influences include Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, and other Afro-infused sound. He draws inspiration from the likes of J. Cole, AKA, Kabelo Mabalane, Kendrick Lamar, Khuli Chana, Childish Gambino, and more.

His style of music can be described as honest, floetic, spiritual, and playful, which includes a blend of African soul and contemporary Hip-Hop and urban music. Using his pen as a tool, Edison crafts his messages through his lyrics to spread light through his music and encourage people to embrace pain in order to truly discover themselves.

“IDK Peace” was first released on February 10, before being uploaded onto other digital streaming platforms. The music video later made its way to the big screen on May, 30 on MTV Base South with its first official premiere and sneak peek to the audience.

“IDK Peace is a concept that was derived from the numerous challenges that life tends to throw at us on the daily. The purpose of the song is to serve as a musical or sonic illustration of my thoughts relating to the understandings and misunderstandings of what peace is or could be”, explained Edison.

He added: “This experience has afforded me the opportunity to learn more about the corners of my mind, heart, and soul. I also gained a lot of new perspectives through various forms of interaction with my friends, family, and other supporters”.

“IDK Peace” was produced, mixed, and mastered by Musician and Music Producer, Phonikz. The official artwork for the single was done by long-time collaborator, Siya. The music video was creatively shot and directed by Sandile Mhlongo, with the help execution of the vision from his incredible team.

“I view myself as a purpose-driven artist and I believe that comprises self-awareness, truth, equanimity, vulnerability, etc. In order for me to achieve these components it is important for me to learn to wholeheartedly love and respect myself irrespective of my shortcomings. This makes it easier for me to communicate with my listeners through storytelling, melodic chanting, creative and visual expression, and general humanness. I like to think that I am aware of who I am and what I came to do”, said Nu Edison.