Everything’s burning down.
With their Cheat Codes album set to arrive on August 12, Danger Mouse and Black Thought share its latest offering “Aquamarine” featuring English musician Michael Kiwanuka.
Along with the release, the black-and-white video directed by George Muncey and Elliott Elderm, centers Black Thought delivering his prolific bars on human evolution and survival, while Kiwanuka belts his harmonious and inspiring hook.
“For “Aquamarine.” when I heard the music I just had a feeling to sing about standing up for something that’s unique and following that path,” says Kiwanuka. “I don’t know why but that’s what came out. Sometimes when you’re following something that’s unique to you it’s as if ‘enemies are all around’. At times life can feel fragile like ‘everything’s burning down.’ For some reason the chords and music made me feel that way.
“Aquamarine” follows Danger Mouse and Black Thought’s previous singles “Gold Teeth” and “Because” featuring Joey Bada$$, Russ, and Dylan Cartlidge.