Librian Bares Soul in Music Video for “Who Are You”

Manchester rapper Librian recently dropped the music video for his latest single “Who Are You”, giving fans everywhere a personal look into the struggles he has overcome while finding his way into the music industry.

The music video features Librian alone with a black and white color scheme that balances light and dark. His emotions come out as he dances along to the intimate lyrics, alternating between frustration and sadness. Librian’s words show that he has accepted the mistakes and shortcomings of his past and learned “only had to believe in myself in such a faithless world”.

The lights shining on Librian at the end of the video are a perfect metaphor for the rapper who is accepting everything that is behind him and moving towards a bright future. One message throughout the song and music video is clear: Librian is telling us all to stay true to ourselves. After struggling through a rejection from acting school and his mother’s disappointment in his career choice, music has been Librian’s way of keeping his faith and holding on when he wanted to give up.

His inspirational message is perfectly paired with the intimacy the simple visuals. The aesthetically pleasing lights and the joy of watching Librian take his life into his own hands create the perfect music video for this track. Be sure to check out the video and the other songs on Librian’s mixtape The Who.