With his new single MIND GAMES, $ir Decay steps away from his usual hard trap and boom bap sound to reveal something more vulnerable and raw. The track, released on September 30th, 2025, shows a different side of the Ashton-Under-Lyne artist, one that leans on emotional honesty and stripped-down production choices rather than pure force.
Built on a beat by producer Isak C, the song begins with a haunting quality, carried by a simple but driving rhythm. What makes MIND GAMES stand out is the deliberate imperfection in its recording. Decay chose to keep the breaths in his vocal takes, pushing them forward in the mix, which adds a human edge that polished production often hides. Combined with the subtle delay effects and a slightly chaotic sonic layering, the song creates the sense of being inside someone’s head at a time of real turmoil. the single comes from a place of personal struggle. Written during the fallout of a breakup, the words capture that emotional conflict of feeling lost, isolated, and overwhelmed. Unlike his heavier trap records, this track relies less on aggression and more on expression, making it hit harder in a different way. His influences, from Josh A to iamjakehill and NF, come through in the candid storytelling and emotional weight.
MIND GAMES isn’t just a song—it’s a statement of intent from an artist still carving out his identity. By recording, mixing, and mastering the track entirely by himself in his bedroom, $ir Decay proves that authenticity doesn’t need expensive studios or major backing. It only needs honesty. For fans of underground hip-hop with a personal edge, MIND GAMES offers a raw and powerful listen.
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