Check out my Chess-themed rap song!

'Salty'

For the uninitiated, the slang word 'Salty', invented and wielded by Generation Z, roughly approximates to 'bitter, annoyed and upset'. My recently released track 'Chess Song' is told from the perspective of a Chess player who is unquestionably 'Salty' in defeat.

The Art of Losing

I wrote this song when I was still seeking to make a name for myself in local Chess circles (I live in Manchester, UK). Feeling the need to prove something in the game came with a certain amount of baggage. Salty baggage. There is this general belief in the world that Chess is here to help us improve (and not just within the finite walls of the game). I think one of the greatest obstacles to improvement arises around how that player relates to the idea of losing. For those who are willing to take a good hard look at themselves, Chess improvement may look like something similar to a blossoming in emotional maturity.

My key takeaway is that all Chess players, instead of lifting rocks, may do better by learning to worship them. The game of Chess, which is some 3000 years old, will never be about the individual - and this should come as a relief to many.

Chess Song

'Chess Song' is a snapshot of Chess egoism running its course as it leaves a very salty residue in it's wake. Influencers have been encouraging us to drink more water for over a decade. Perhaps there is no better time than now, to take a large gulp.

You can listen to 'Chess Song' on Spotify here.