IAN ISIAH UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO "BIG ONE"

New York City’s own Ian Isiah returns today with “BIG ONE,” a blistering club anthem and video that mark a radical new chapter for the multi-hyphenate artist. Out via Last Gang/MNRK, “BIG ONE” is a bold sonic swerve from the glossy gospel-R&B of Isiah’s past into raw, hyper-rap and experimental club territory, a nod to his roots in NYC’s underground nightlife.

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Known for defying categorization, Isiah swaps his multi-octave range—showcased as a touring member of Blood Orange and on stages like COLORS and NPR’s Tiny Desk—for rapid-fire flows in an ode to one of the world’s most powerful forces. “This song and video is meant to show respect to pussy and everyone who has one,” he says. The track’s unapologetic energy is matched by an equally daring music video, directed by Nick Harwood (The Dare’s “Perfume,” Charli xcx’s “Beg For You”), featuring Isiah in an avant-garde prosthetic piece that challenges norms around gender, sex, and performance. Ian has already gone viral (3M+ views), shocking New Yorkers during the shoot. 

A lifelong performer who still sings every Sunday in his NYC church, Isiah’s latest work reflects the full spectrum of his artistry: from fashion world trailblazer (Telfar, Hood By Air), to sex-positive provocateur, to spiritual force and cultural connector. Following 2020’s critically acclaimed AUNTIE (Pitchfork 7.6), “BIG ONE” is the first piece of more to come from Ian as he looks forward to more music this summer.

“I finally know how to navigate in my own lane,” says Isiah. “It’s just about the jam for me: to build a sound, and be another example for somebody else.”