Creating art that is honest and true to yourself is no easy feat. With his newest single, Timi O shows that while he may have fears, vulnerability isn’t one of them.

A simple bass-driven beat allows the lyrics to shine in the first few seconds. “I know you love me, but it’s hard to understand it / I keep my distance ‘cause it’s hard for me to manage / I’m working on it but my fear gon’ take advantage,” Timi O confesses, laying bare his insecurities from the song’s outset.

A haunting melody creeps in halfway through the first verse as the production becomes more layered, matching Timi O’s energy as his lyrics reveal more and more of his thoughts. “

You live in fear ‘cause that’s all that you know,” he sings in the chorus, displaying his singing chops as he appears to chastise himself for allowing fear to interfere with his growth, both personally and with others.

His direct lyricism pairs well with the song’s slick production. Every ad-lib and vocal effect is carefully built to fit around Timi O’s flow, demonstrating both the artist's and the producer’s mastery of their respective crafts.

From the complexity, craft, and candor woven into just two and a half minutes, it’s evident that “FEAR” is a significant emotional release for Timi O.

For fans of rising alternative rap mainstays like Kenny Mason and YGTUT’s more melodic songs, Timi O’s “FEAR” will blend seamlessly into your rotation of mellow tracks that might make you reflect on your own fears and vulnerabilities.