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Canadian-Guyanese artist Rawle unveils Echoes of Rawle (Interview)

Echoes of Rawle — Seven songs. Seven stories. One unforgettable journey where music meets film

[as originally published on canadianbeats.ca]

Canadian-Guyanese recording artist Rawle is taking his artistry to the next level with Echoes of Rawle—a 7-song EP paired with a 7-part narrative video series (full release forthcoming). The soulful lead single, “Unconditional,” dropped March 21 and is already gaining momentum on radio and streaming, setting the stage for what’s to come.

The “Unconditional” video was directed by Greg Galloway (The Anatomy of Love, 24 Hours, BET’s Lens on Talent), offering a cinematic glimpse into the larger vision of the project.

On the music side, Unconditional was produced by Grammy-winner Yonatan Watts (Chris Brown’s 11:11, Ariana Grande’s Positions), with additional production by Joël St. John (Gianelo Power). Vocal production and engineering were handled by Andreena Miller (The BLK LT$), whose credits include work with Drake, Future, Kodak Black, and French Montana.

Watch the video below, and learn more via our interview.

First off, care to introduce yourself to our readers?

Absolutely. My name is Rawle. I’m a Canadian-Guyanese recording artist, songwriter, and now visual storyteller. I was born in Georgetown, raised in Toronto, and I’ve built my creative foundation between Los Angeles and Atlanta. My sound fuses R&B, pop, Afrobeats, and soul with a focus on emotional honesty and personal transformation. I’ve always believed in art that leaves a mark, and Echoes of Rawle is my most vulnerable and immersive project to date.

Let’s start with the new EP. Echoes of Rawle is such a poetic title. What echoes are you exploring in this project, and how does it build on your previous work?

The echoes are the voices, memories, scars, and blessings that shaped me — the parts I once tried to forget but needed to face in order to heal. This EP isn’t about falling in love with someone else — it’s about remembering how to love myself. It builds on my past work, which focused more on relationships and vulnerability, but Echoes of Rawle takes that further. It’s a layered, cinematic journey through rooms of my inner world — each song a reflection of growth, healing, and reclaiming my identity.

“Unconditional” has been resonating with listeners since March. What inspired the song, and did you expect it to take off the way it has?

“Unconditional” is rooted in the purest love I’ve ever known — the love from my mother and the divine. It’s the kind of love that doesn’t waver, even when you forget who you are. I wrote it as a tribute to that foundation. I didn’t know it would take off, but I did hope it would connect. It’s been beautiful to hear how many people see themselves in the message, especially those navigating healing and self-worth.

You’ve traded traditional music videos for a cinematic series. What sparked that decision, and how does storytelling through film elevate the music?

I’ve always felt music deserves more than three minutes and a pretty visual. I wanted to invite people into a full experience. Instead of stand-alone music videos, each song is a chapter in a continuous story. Working with Lisa Wu and Greg Galloway helped bring that vision to life. Film allows me to show the emotional layers behind the lyrics — the silence between words, the symbolic shifts, the spirit of the journey. It’s not just about performing a song. It’s about walking through the echoes of it.

Each track on the EP is its own episode. Can you walk us through the concept? Is there a central story that ties them all together?

Yes — it all takes place inside the House of Echoes, a symbolic mansion representing my inner self. Each room is a different emotion: love, loss, power, healing, sensuality. Lisa Wu plays a spiritual guide who leads me from room to room, each one tied to a track. There’s a narrative arc: I begin by honoring unconditional love, then revisit heartbreak, find clarity, reclaim power, and finally celebrate embodiment and joy. The series isn’t linear like a movie — it’s emotional, like therapy through sound and image.

Lisa Wu plays your spiritual guide in this visual journey. What was it like collaborating with her, both on and off screen?

Lisa was the perfect guide — not just in character, but in spirit. She brought wisdom, warmth, and presence to every scene. On screen, she’s not a love interest — she’s a mentor, a mother figure, and an ancestor. Off screen, her energy was just as grounding. She helped elevate the spiritual tone of the project and brought depth to the quiet moments that carry so much weight. It’s rare to find someone who understands the emotional language of silence, but she definitely did.

What’s next for you, Rawle? After Echoes of Rawle drops, are you already dreaming up the next chapter, or are you planning to take this cinematic universe even further?

A bit of both. Right now, I’m focused on letting Echoes of Rawle live and reach the people it’s meant to touch. But I also know this is just the beginning of how I want to merge music and storytelling. I’m already in discussions about expanding this format — possibly a streaming platform release, or even a short series spin-off. I’ve also been cast in an upcoming film trilogy, Scavenger Hunt, so my presence in the cinema is only growing. The next chapter will definitely continue blending music, film, and deeper storytelling, which is where I feel most alive.