DC and Ossi Grace Find Magic in the Details on “Halos Fade”
South London’s DC has always been an artist who lets the music do the talking. Rather than chasing whatever sound is currently dominating the charts, he’s spent the last few years quietly building a reputation as one of the UK’s most thoughtful and consistent lyricists.
That commitment to substance is front and center on his new mixtape, All Things Can Be True (released via Since ’93). Among the twelve tracks making up the project, “Halos Fade” featuring Ossi Grace stands out as a masterclass in mood, restraint, and organic collaboration.
How “Halos Fade” Came Together
What makes the track special isn’t a high-budget label matchmaking session—it’s how it happened naturally. Nigerian-based singer-songwriter Ossi Grace originally cut a reference vocal for the song. But when DC heard what she sent over, the chemistry was so immediate that a demo vocal became the final cut.
It’s that kind of unforced, instinctual choice that gives the song its edge. Ossi Grace’s soaring, soulful vocals balance out DC’s grounded, reflective cadence, giving the track a rich cross-continental texture without ever feeling crowded.
The Sound of All Things Can Be True
Restraint is the name of the game across the whole project, and “Halos Fade” is a prime example. The production avoids unnecessary clutter, leaving plenty of room for DC to unpack complex thoughts on identity, ambition, and personal growth.
Placed near the end of the 12-track run, the song arrives like a deep breath. It sits comfortably alongside other standout cuts on the tape like “Misunderstood” (featuring Bawo) and “Smoke Screen”, reinforcing why DC has built such a fiercely loyal following and racked up over 100 million streams on his own terms.
