“Human Nature” can be a tough concept to explain because it is in itself unpredictable and sometimes chaotic. While the idea of human nature can be a difficult idea to understand, Detroit-based bass wizard Grayskale has taken his idea of human nature and translated it into his latest 4 track EP. Like the many different faces and concepts of human nature itself, each of the tracks on this EP showcases their own unique sound, taking listeners through a journey of their own mind unlike any other. Our premiere today of this EP, “Inertia” plays on the tension and release of everyday life. Life is a continuous ebb and flow of events, feelings, and emotions, and this idea was translated perfectly into the build-ups and breakdowns of this rolling drum and bass track. With its upbeat DnB melodies, this tune will catch any listener’s ears and have them playing it on repeat for the foreseeable future. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Inertia” and the rest of the Human Nature EP, a certified bop.
Inertia is a song about the release of tension built up during the stagnant periods in life. I consider myself to be a busy body, and when I’m not preoccupied with things to do, things to learn, or the ability to create, I have a tendency to get stressed, so this song is dedicated to the release of that stress.
Diving Deep w/ Grayskale
1. How did you decide to get into making music? Was there a certain event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?
I’ve been making music as long as I can remember, but I didn’t start really writing my own music and learning how to operate any sort of music workstation device or software until I was about 14. I started producing beats and recording my vocals at home, and it slowly turned into producing bass music.
2. As an artist, you can experience a number of roadblocks along the way to achieving your goals. What motivates you to continue to be creative and make music even when times get tough?
The community of friends and family we’ve carved out of the community is definitely my #1 motivator. I’ve met my best friends thru music, and I’m sure there’s plenty more friends to make on the way!
3. Being an artist in the spotlight, you have a continuously growing impact on your fanbase and the scene. Due to the nature of this, have you had any fan interactions that have particularly hit home for you as an artist, and why?
One fan interaction that hit home for me was a woman who found herself wishing she could perform music, art, or anything creative. She expressed to me that she feels incredibly inspired to learn how to play an instrument or produce music every time she sees live music, but she feels as though there’s no way for her to make it a reality. I explained to her the importance of believing in yourself, and giving yourself a fair shot at following your dreams! I definitely remember what that feeling is like, and I’m sure a lot of you do, too.
4. What’s next for your project? What plans do you have in the near future that you hope to accomplish as “Greyskale“?
Up next for the Grayskale project is a full length LP, probably some more singles, EPs, and filling up the bookings for the back half of 2023!
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