New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Toronto hip hop artist & songwriter, Charlie Noiir has released 'Poltergeist', the second incredible single in the run-up to his debut solo album, the follow up to the STAYOUTLATE collective EP, FABERGÉ and the 'Northern Bars' featured single, 'REASONS', released last month. The 'Poltergeist' single is set to be accompanied by a release of a Shak Chandra directed music video on October 11th.
Known for his fierce, braggadocious, party-starting anthems, Charlie Noiir adopts a more measured approach with 'Poltergiest', offering fans a contemplative and introspective track inspired by the likes of Trippe Redd and Juice World. Tinged with sadness, yet airy and ambient, Charlie bravely dissects his relationship with music, family, love and legacy on this Zepfire produced record.
"Wrote this song on one of those days when people were asking me if I was okay and my answer was a lie. If you're wondering right now though, I'm in a bless space and that's on big bro. 'Poltergeist' is my next offering to y'all. My hope is that it encourages everyone who hears it to push through whatever holds them back..."
Like many creatives, Charlie Noiir used his art as a conduit to explore the nature of his closest relationships; the people around him, the state of his mental health, his pursuit of love, success and happiness.
Laced with subtle symbolism and cryptic meaning, the music video sees Charlie touch on poignant themes of solitude, longing and angst. Introduced by a dimly lit, clouded room, the imagery within the music video exists as a physical manifestation of Charlie's mental state at the time; hazy, dark and uncertain, whilst the clock represents lost time and the feeling of never having enough of it. When Charlie breaks the clock, it represents a moment of release or "breaking free". At the very end of the video, Charlie Noiir is pictured walking into the sunset and this moment can be perceived as him walking towards the light, walking towards a new day, and hopefully a better tomorrow.
Penned whilst Charlie was in a particularly contemplative space in his life, writing 'Poltergeist' offered him a much-needed means of catharsis having been through the ups and downs of the last 365+ days of the pandemic.
Composed to uplift, the breezy and melodic synth and hi-hat fuelled production presents the perfect canvas for Charlie Noiir to allow his listeners a rare glimpse into his soul, through his eyes and through his words, all while navigating these subjects with an endearing level of self-awareness and sincerity.
If you've been to a party in the city of Toronto, you've either met or seen Charlie Noiir. He'll be the guy in the middle of everything, turning the whole room up, peacocking like a rose in the gray. Known for his vibrant and infectious energy, Charlie is the party.
In no application is this any clearer than in his music. With a focus on feel-good vibes that will carry you from the highway to the club, Noiirs' music does not restrict itself to any individual lane. Covering a wide range of moods, theme's and sounds, from moody introspection to chest-thumping braggadocio.
Hailing from the west end of Toronto, Charlie's music paints a vivid yet diverse picture of the city he calls home and the experiences he's cultivated roaming its streets. Charlie's musical career began to take flight as the lead vocalist in Toronto duo OSIYM, and he is currently leading the vocals behind XNDR Q., as well as being a member of the Toronto collective, Stay Out Late, thus, making him a rap ROYALTY and a staple in the Canadian hip-hop scene.
His versatility, undeniable charisma and lyrical finesse have garnered him recognition in outlets such as Noisey and Complex as well as features on major playlists like Spotify's Hip-Hop Central, 'Viral 50', Northern Bars and Apple Music's 'Breaking Hip Hop' & 'The New Toronto'.
STAYOUTLATE's collaborative album Faberge was released July 20th & will be followed closely by Charlie's debut album, Q42021.
