Out today, Ioan Delice’s debut album is the rapper’s musical celebration of individualism and an artist's existential crisis. The title pays homage to one of nature’s most fascinating enigmas, the 52-hertz whale. Often referred to as the “world’s loneliest whale,” it’s call vibrates at the very unusual frequency of 52Hz. This pitch is much higher than its counterparts, and despite sharing the same migration patterns as other whale species, its distinct song goes unanswered and the whale lives in complete solitude. Through this metaphor, the rapper reveals a deep well of musicianship and taps into hip-hop’s ability to explore philosophical themes. As a self-proclaimed Thelonious Whale, Ioan describes humanity’s own conflict with uniqueness and emotional fortitude as well as the challenges of being a modern day artist in a saturated industry.  

“Ultimately I’m creating my own hip hop vocabulary.” Ioan explains. “My music blends different genres and different styles but is fueled by a common human factor. I believe we all have the tendency of setting out to leave our individual mark in this world, of being our best and truest selves, and of sharing Love in its highest form. Some of us are less afraid of putting ourselves out there time and again, like the 52 HERTZ whale.”

SONGS FEATURED IN INTERVIEW:

Stop Playing On My Phone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/planet-thelonious/1333682496?i=1333682739

Absolutely II: https://ioandelice.bandcamp.com/track/absolutely-ii-prod-ioan-delice

BaseheadBOY:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBmUjp1W-8A

PURCHASE ALBUM HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/planet-thelonious/1333682496?i=1333682739

BIG THANK YOU TO DINNERLAND SOUND FOR MIXING THE PROJECT!

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