Kevin Olusola, the dynamic singer, cellist, and beatboxer best known for his work with the 3x-GRAMMY® Award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix, unveils “Smile,” the latest track from his forthcoming album DAWN OF A MISFIT, out on May 9 via Sony Music Masterworks and available for preorder and presave HERE. The 2-song bundle includes both vocal and instrumental versions of the track.
Olusola continues to uplift others with “Smile.” Originally demoed in 2016, the song remains relevant to this day and provides hope through the purity of Olusola’s vocals and his signature beatboxing, along with the soothing sample of Bach’s “Cello Suites.”
“‘Smile’ is one of my absolute favorite songs on the album,” shares Olusola. “It was the second song I ever wrote for my project back in 2016, when I was just experimenting with my sound, and its message still resonates deeply with me today. To me, it’s a song that explores two realities of life. Life will inevitably have its hardships, whether they’re anticipated or unexpected. However, we can choose to make joy our guide as we take ownership of our lives, and it can start with a simple smile. I hope this song helps you believe that regardless of your struggles or circumstances, you can still ‘fill your lungs and laugh out loud,’ because ‘life is what you make it.’”
The multi-faceted artist first previewed his new LP with the electrifying lead single “DARK WINTER," blending Vivaldi's Four Seasons and symphonic strings with Olusola's potent beatbox percussion, 808s & elastic R&B hooks. He followed with the spoken word and deeply personal “I Feel Misunderstood” and “Crazy,” an instrumental reimagining of Gnarls Barkley’s 2006 mega-hit that showcases Olusola’s powerful talents as a cellist.