Art of Algebra and Breezy iDeyGoke have combined for ‘Praying on a Gamble’, a powerful examination of what it is like to grow-up in Ireland attending an all-Catholic school when you are a Muslim.

“The lyricism of Praying on a Gamble captures some interpersonal questioning in me. The production on Indigo had weight in the bass that created a pulsating energy. As a song it really pushed me to write something deep, and being titled Indigo when I first heard it, it reminded me of the indigo flower. As delicate as the flower looks, at some point the seed had to let the plant come to the surface,” explains Breezy iDeyGoke.

“Writing the lyrics to ‘Praying on a Gamble’, I wondered about what happens when you fear the unknown. It pushed me to think about my roots and what I stem from, as well as the environment I was raised in. We all work to reap the fruits of our labour, sometimes without realising the sacrifices that are made for a feeling of freedom. The song is about the growth we all have to go through in the world and how it can seem challenging. That concern for me was having to grow in a space that I couldn’t be open about my faith or culture.”

To help Art of Algebra and Breezy iDeyGoke capture the story behind ‘Praying On A Gamble’ they enlisted the help of video director Mark Smyth.

“When I spoke with Breezy at the early stages of the project he talked about his experiences growing up in 90s Ireland, and in particular being of Muslim faith in an all-Catholic school. I had never thought about that perspective before and it sent my mind spiralling. How could we portray Breezy’s unique Irish journey? This music video is about modern Ireland and celebrating our multicultural landscape,” explains Mark.

“I wanted to use mixed media formats to differentiate the timelines of Breezy’s life and make it feel genuine, adding texture and depth to the visuals. We ended up shooting part of the film in an old convent and it was an incredible setting for it to play out in. I was fascinated by the concept of Breezy meeting and competing with his younger self, the way I saw it he was always going to come out on top no matter what way the dice fell.”

‘Praying on a Gamble’, is a re-imagining of the track ‘Indigo’ from Art of Algebra’s eponymous LP. “When I initially produced the track Indigo for my debut LP I always had the sense that it had the potential to be expanded upon,” says Art of Algebra, on Indigo’s transformation into Praying On A Gamble.

“Breezy’s contribution and the rebirth of the track as Praying on a Gamble has exceeded all of my expectations. His conceptualisation of the track through his lyricism, and his anchoring of the Art of Algebra sound in alternative hip-hop, has shown that the combination of the elements of this track are greater and more dynamic than the sum of its parts. This fusion is captured by Mark’s video, which perfectly represents both the mood of the track and Breezy’s personal biography.”

Listen to Art Of Algebra’s debut album below.