Beyond Noise Team
East London newcomer Di-Vincent returns to the ether with his latest UKG cut “Near Miss” – via Eton Messy Records.
Sleek and high-calibre from the offset, Di-Vincent’s raw soundwaves shine front and centre across “Near Miss”; laced with punchy percussion that fuses alongside heavy piano stabs, the neo-garage backing creates a perfect foundation for the Chinese-Nigerian talent to flaunt his infectious rap prowess flourishing with authenticity. His words reach out to young creatives finding calm amidst the chaos of youth while expressing a creative reflex on their own terms. A truly inspired lightning rod distilling a new generation of sound system culture, the rising producer and vocalist will continue to define himself as one of the most exciting prospects across the underground.
Delivered alongside an electric, monochrome music video directed by Liam Woolmer-Thompson (Sampa The Great, Oscar Jerome, Lucy Tun), we see Di-Vincent manoeuvring through a busy London backdrop – flexing his nostalgic approach with sharpened textures and gritty cinematography that instantly depicts the fast pace and disorientation of inner-city life.
Speaking on the track, Di-Vincent mentions: “”Near Miss” is my way of dealing with the panic that life is passing us by too fast. The feeling that the gap is closing in and your dreams are becoming a delusion. That the chance is quickly fading away. I’m writing to remind myself that we can make it just in time if we keep on. Turn a miss into a near miss, take a risk. Dodge every obstacle and reach the destination.”
Tapping into influences of hip-hop, grime, indie and electronic music, Di-Vincent naturally gravitated towards music from a young age. While learning piano and guitar, he quickly developed a fully furnished artistry, producing, writing and performing his songs across the underground before moving towards mainstream realisation.
2022 saw Di-Vincent collaborate with some of the most pioneering talents across the electronic space – most notably “In My Head” alongside Bengali heritage artist Surya Sen and “The Remedy” with multidisciplinary talent Manni Dee, catapulting Di-Vincent onto centre stage, with key plays at Hör Berlin, TAAHLIAH’s Boiler Room Live and Daniel Avery’s set at Glastonbury 2022. Capping off a standout year, the rising artist also performed at London’s XOYO and Printworks – announcing the multifaceted talent as one of the city’s next breakout stars.
Charting the dissolution of youth culture with sounds reminiscent of darkened raves and warehouse settings, Di-Vincent is creating his own path across the UK landscape. With a body of work confirmed for release this year, get ready to hear and see a whole lot more from this grippingly unique talent.
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