MesAyah is a Norwegian rapper that occupies a very cool space with shades of classic RnB and a flow that wouldn’t be out of place if put amongst the early Hip-Hop pioneers. There’s some fluid and smoky production that’s reminiscent of a slowly poured good whiskey. It’s rich and luxurious, so drink up.

From late 2011 to 2012 he took up the challenge of writing a poem each day for 365 days. Each poem was based on a theme suggested by fans, friends and family. As a result, he spent a year constantly trying to look at the world through the eyes of others.

What made you decide to make music?

The urge of at first getting all those words and thoughts I had in my head surrounding my mom’s passing down on paper. After forming them it started to become melodic and I wanted to honour her with a…