Percy, the Belgo-Congolese artist who never fails to infuse his personal history into every note he sings, rings in with his evocative new single, “Nod.” This isn’t just music, it’s a cultural handshake, a soft little signal of recognition informed by the drag and pull of shared experience.
In “Nod,” Percy takes his cue from a small but profound gesture, the nod Black people give each other in spaces where they are the minority. It’s more than a greeting, it’s a declaration of solidarity, pride, and connection that transcends borders and languages. Filtered in this way, Percy turns a mundane act into an immediately recognizable signifier of cultural identity.
This song is my real life, it’s my everything, Percy says. Being Belgo-Congolese, I’ve seen a lot that never gets spoken about, but the quiet affirmation people give each other. I wanted to celebrate that and share it with the world. "Nod" embodies Percy’s commitment to authenticity and the entwinement of sounds that make both his tradition and modern artistry equal technicians in personal storytelling. It’s a song that calls for listeners to decelerate, see the unspoken connections around them, and share in the strength of solidarity.
Percy isn’t so much revealing a slice of his story as saying hello and presenting an opportunity to have a conversation about identity, pride, and the importance of the little things. It’s more than a song feature, it’s a reminder that acknowledgment and respect can ripple across communities, transforming the mildly felt into something powerful.