During the pandemic, South African artist Jay Cobalt penned “Locked Up, Lockdown!” to express the isolation and discontent of the times, influenced by his love for dark alternative and electronic music. He has now launched a five-part remix series, creating fresh tracks from the original material to better capture the intended atmosphere. Despite previous releases in 2020 and 2021, Cobalt continues to refine his vision, with the Decoupage (Deco) remix currently available on YouTube. His earlier work spans acoustic folk, dark alternative, hip-hop, pop, and various electronic genres.
Given the evolution of Cobalt’s sound, how do you think the themes of isolation and discontent in his music resonate with listeners in today’s society?
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