‘viisi’ (fun fact: Finnish for five) represents past, present, and future. Should we narrow our gaze to the present, we find an artist with that same name, who melds influences from alt-pop, rock, and hip-hop to forge his sound. His newly released single, “i left my hometown”, is inspired by his own ventures, as the title suggests, particularly his leap of faith to pursue music, with his lyrics capturing the journey of breaking free from comfort zones and embracing the unknown. Feel empowered to follow suit, with his song spurring you onward.
viisi, otherwise known as Matthew Borley, released his first track at the budding age of fourteen. Since then, his collaborative ventures extend to artists such as Chelsea Collings and Kayla DiVenere, while his accolades include praise from platforms like Fashionable Early, Sweety High, and Grimy Goods, among others.
In discussing the inspiration behind his single, viisi shared, “This year, I took the leap and moved away from the city where I grew up. I quit my job and told my friends and family that I was leaving to pursue my passion for music. This song was written about the feelings of being held back and building a new life somewhere else.”