Are you ready to visit Mangotale Island? If so, I’ll meet you at the dock!
Shawn Wasabi just dropped some amazing visuals for his latest single “MEDICINE ft. Tia Scola.” The video is centered around Toto, a bird who is unable to fly but is very determined to do good! Toto embarks on a rescue mission that quickly takes a turn, however the story is anything but gloomy. The video was created through a partnership between Shawn, illustrator Ann Alonso (who can be found @arcasian__) and Venturia Animation Studios.
“I created Mangotale island as my idea of a possible paradise,” Shawn says. “It’s a cool, mysterious place with lots of interesting characters and plenty of stories within stories. It all fits together like a puzzle. My new video for ‘Medicine’ is one of the pieces to a much bigger puzzle. I had so much fun learning how to animate and a big thank you to Venturia Studio and Ann Alonso as they were a big part of making this come to life. I’m really proud of it and hope you’ll like it!!“
Back in May, Shawn released his highly anticipated debut album MANGOTALE. Each of the twelve tracks featured female collaborators, as well as very fun and bubbly soundscapes. The songwriter/producer got his start just a few years ago by uploading videos made in his bedroom. Shawn has always proved that with a little creativity, anything is possible!
Check out the “MEDICINE” video below, and connect with Shawn on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @shawnwasabi.