Alternative pop artist ROKI appeared on the music scene with a distinctive sound that blended unique melodies and poignant lyrics with her debut album, “Mother,” released on April 22, 2022. The album made an indelible mark, securing the #17 spot for most added new music on non-commercial North American radio stations in its inaugural week.
Building on the success of her debut, the artist unveiled her follow-up album, “Lovable,” on November 17, 2023, featuring the singles “The One,” “Hands Up,” and “Natural,” all of which received positive acclaim. In 2024, ROKI is set to continue her artistic exploration with the release of her latest single, “Foolish Heart.”
Discussing the track, the artist shares it was written at a time when she still felt a strong desire for someone she wasn’t with anymore, someone who wasn’t good for her. She confides, ‘I wanted this song to have a darker vibe, very bassy and a bit eerie to further encapsulate the feelings of unease and conflict between head and heart. Discussing the video directed with Blade Zavier, Roki discloses, ‘I wanted to embrace that dark pop aesthetic. I love the visual dynamic between prey and predator which we hinted at.I was really drawn to red for this song’s visuals. It’s not a colour I typically gravitate towards, but for this song and a few others in production, it was screaming at me to be used. Shortly after shooting the music video, I was talking with a psychic, and she mentioned that red is my creative colour. I thought that was very interesting as I’d never felt so passionate about using the colour before.’
“Foolish Heart” marks the beginning of the ’embracing being you’ era, following your gut, and being confident in what you think and who you are.
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