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CALGARY, AB ARTIST CLOSES NOMAD’S TALE SONG SERIES AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE THIS FALL 

Toronto, ON – August 27, 2021 – Today, Zimbabwe-born, Calgary-based Hip-Hop & spoken word artist, gender equity advocate and public speaker, KTheChosen, unveils the video for his reflective single, Nomad’s Tale Pt. 5 (Quarter Life Crisis). While the pandemic had led people to question their current stage in life – and state of being – KTheChosen waxes poetic on his own experiences, sharing personal concerns and revelations around his goals thus far. Released in March, the song marks the fifth installment of his Nomad’s Tale song series. He closes that chapter today as he prepares his forthcoming album, set for release this fall.

Watch the video here, and listen to Nomad’s Tale Pt. 5 (Quarter Life Crisis).

On the project, KTheChosen says: “My Nomad Tale song series always includes personal stories about where I am in life. Quarter Life Crisis seems to have had the biggest response so far with people contacting me and telling me how much they relate with the feeling or message of the track. To me, that's what being an artist is about, giving people a way to express how they feel when they can't find the words. It's been really humbling to have that kind of response and I hope the visuals add another element that people can appreciate and relate to.”

Directed by Thirty3 Visuals, and filmed in various locations across downtown Calgary, the music video concept is loosely based on a comic book story line known as Spiderman No More. Peter Parker struggles to balance his personal life with his responsibilities as a superhero and decides to quit being Spiderman. As an artist, KTheChosen feels the same struggle shown in his initial excitement about writing at the beginning of the video and then descends into frustration during the second verse. Although the final verse is more hopeful, he still removes his "costume" at the end of the video which reflects the iconic image of Spiderman's suit in the trash bin in the comic book and in the movie.

KTheChosen has been active in an array of initiatives while preparing for the album. Last month, he presented at Calgary’s TEDx Youth@Victoria Park, speaking on the theme of  “Ctrl Alt Del”, highlighting individuals who have dared to “take control of their lives by deleting old, fixed-mindset based ideas and pushed their innovative, alternate ideas forward.” 

From February through May, he was an ambassador for Science Genius (a program co-founded by GZA of the WuTang Clan), teaching youth in grades 7 and 9 how to rap and create songs using content they were learning in their science classes. In June, he taught a three-part workshop for Antyx Arts, mentoring teenagers on freestyle rap and the importance of storytelling in music and marketing.  

Learn more about KTheChosen’s career to date below and stay tuned for more music on the way.

DOWNLOAD – Nomad’s Tale, Pt. 5 (Quarter Life Crisis) Art

DOWNLOAD – Press Photos

About KTheChosen
As a TEDx speaker, hip-hop and spoken word artist, KTheChosen believes in the power of storytelling and uses his voice to share the experiences of those around him. Inspired by artists such as King Los and Kendrick Lamar, KTheChosen challenges himself to write lyrics that are both entertaining and enlightening. The music video for his single, Amazon, was covered by Canadian music publication, RLGT. 

The video features Zimbabwe's infamous bearer cheques and united the Calgary community by involving several local artists from varying disciplines. The article highlights the importance of this collaboration and what it meant for the Calgary art scene. 2021 has been a big year for KTheChosen, with a nomination for the Zim Achievers Canada Awards in the Young Achievers category in February and the opportunity to perform and speak at a TEDx event in July. His talk focused on the importance of authentic leadership in a time when social media campaigns have been the driving force behind global movements such as #MeToo and #BLM.