Gabriel Guy – Black Eye

Written and composed by Gabriel alongside Omri Behr, ’Black Eye’ tells the reclusive story of Gabriel Guy’s teen years during his time at international school in Nigeria as a complete outsider. Pretending to need no one, he would escape and drive off – secretly hoping someone would see and understand him. The song’s hook, a catchy shout-along anthem, is a cry for love.

Black eye is about a troubled time in my life, as I arrived back to my hometown after spending nearly a decade in Nigeria, surrounded by strangers. I quickly learned that similarity doesn’t guarantee love, as I was bullied and picked on. Pretending I needed no one, I kept escaping on my own. But I knew I wasn’t made for a solo life, I just needed to be understood.

At 22, Gabriel Guy has crafted a unique world of twisted alternative pop. He’s become renowned for using ambiguous animations in his visuals, with characters echoing the feeling of growing up in a different environment and leaning into your imagination to feel safe. The DIY style video for ‘Black Eye’ which was unveiled today, is a continuation of this childlike chaos .

2025 is set to be an incredible year for Gabriel Guy, with live shows and further releases coming soon…

Listen to this song and more emerging artists just like this one on Channel R Rising, playing Mon-Sun at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Channel R – Your Hits! Your Station.