TDE signee Doechii has the web buzzing as soon as once more, due to her newest efficiency of “Denial Is A River,” that includes Issa Rae.
For the most recent installment of Genius’ “Open Mic” sequence, the “Alter Ego” emcee teamed up with the “Insecure” present creator for a singular dwell remedy session.
Genius producer Andrés Tardio shared the story behind recruiting Issa Rae for the efficiency on social media.
“I had this loopy thought whereas listening to Doechii’s ‘Denial is a River’ at some point,” he wrote on X. “What if Issa Rae performed the function of Doechii’s therapist in a particular dwell rendition of the tune? That concept is now actual! Doechii and Issa confirmed up and made magic with their unbelievable expertise and star energy. Simply plain greatness. So many nice minds got here collectively to convey this to life in such a dope means. Watch the credit for a few of these names but in addition for a particular bonus second too,” he added.
“Denial Is A River” is featured on the Florida native’s three-time Grammy-nominated mixtape, “Alligator Bites By no means Heal.”
The collaboration marks Doechii’s newest dwell efficiency since her debut on NPR’s “Tiny Desk.” The video has already racked up over 3.2 million views on YouTube since its premiere on December 6.
Try Doechii and Issa’s efficiency beneath.