Dear Artist Series Vol. 01 Chris Assaad
Dear Chris,
I woke up this morning feeling a lot of love in my heart for you.
Your open heart, your deep and direct wisdom, and your ability to really see me—even when I couldn’t see myself—changed my life in so many amazing ways.
How is it possible that we have only really been homies for just over a year now? It feels like we’ve been friends forever.
This morning I was thinking about the early days of COVID. I remember when I first had the idea for Artist Morning, and felt so terrified and confused about what I should do with it.
You told me to follow my joy. To follow what feels good and easy. I have heard this advice hundreds of times in the past from so many people, but it was more about the transmission of strength and certainty in how you said it.
Your love allowed me to soften. And your support allowed me to let go of who I thought I had to be, so that I could discover who I was becoming.
What a fucking gift you are. So inspired and uplifted by you (and your art).
Love you, my dude!
Darius
PS: I’ve told you this so many times in the past, but it still trips me out to listen to your music and think to myself, “This DUDE, this incredible ARTIST is my friend.” You know I am freaking bonkers about your music. You are easily one of my favourite musical artists and that has 0.00% to do with our friendship. That is 100% about how your music makes me feel.
PPS: I can't wait for your new album LION to drop tomorrow. It's for sure my favourite so far. Proud of you brother!!!
