He’s Produced for Legends, Now Klypso's Telling His Own Story on “Stray Cat”

Some artists reinvent themselves. Klypso straight-up reincarnates. After running laps through the industry, Dr. Dre protégé, Grammy-nominated producer, Flo Rida’s DJ, he’s now stepping into his most personal era with The Stray Cat Trilogy. And if the first installment, “Stray Cat,” is any sign, this story isn’t just about heartbreak, it’s about what happens when you claw your way back to yourself.

The track opens with soft, fluttery guitar, an air-thin atmosphere, like someone exhaling a prayer in an empty room. Then Klypso shows up with a vocal performance that’s both bruised and unbothered. He isn’t begging to be understood; he’s documenting the moment pain turns into purpose. The track blends pop polish with faith-fueled reflection, but never in a corny, youth-group-retreat way. This is heartbreak for grown people who’ve lived through some things.

“Stray Cat” gets vulnerable without losing bite. It sits in that uncomfortable space between loneliness and grace, the place you land when you’re tired of hurting but not done hoping. The chorus lifts like it’s trying to outrun gravity, while the verses keep it grounded with the kind of honesty that stings a little.

Then there’s the visual universe, because of course there is. Klypso isn’t doing singles; he’s building lore. The music video expands the narrative, following a celestial wanderer who drops to earth to remind the world that compassion still exists. Not in a sanitized, feel-good way, but in a way that acknowledges how ugly life can get before it gets holy. He brings sight, warmth, and second chances to people written off by everyone else. It’s giving cinematic scripture, art for people who believe in something but don’t always trust religion.

“Stray Cat” is the sound of a man who’s survived enough endings to stop fearing them. Klypso isn’t chasing hits here; he’s telling the truth. And in a pop landscape obsessed with flexing and detachment, that honesty hits harder than any drop.

“Stray Cat” marks the beginning of a trilogy that combines music, film, and visual art. What inspired you to approach storytelling this way?

“Stray Cat” was born from a place that felt spiritual, not just emotional. The story didn’t fit inside one format; it needed a song, a visual, and a myth. The trilogy lets me show the journey from heartbreak to hope to higher meaning. The music expresses the raw pain, the film shows the light breaking through, and the comic dives into the spiritual symbolism behind it all. It’s one message told through three different lenses.

The song speaks openly about heartbreak and faith. How did your own experiences shape its meaning?

This song came from one of the hardest seasons of my life, but it also came from faith. That quiet whisper that tells you you’re still being guided. I’ve been broken, confused, and abandoned, but I’ve also felt God show up when I didn’t expect it. “Stray Cat” is me admitting I didn’t understand the pain, but trusting there was purpose in it. That blend of heartbreak and spirituality is what gives the song its power.

You have worked across hip-hop and pop for years. How does “Stray Cat” reflect your evolution as an artist?

For the first time, I let myself make something that wasn’t defined by genre; it was defined by spirit. “Stray Cat” isn’t just pop or hip-hop; it’s a moment of honesty. It’s me stepping into a deeper version of myself and letting the message, not the category, lead the way. I think this track marks the start of me creating from a more spiritual place, not just a musical one.

The music video has striking imagery. What message were you hoping to convey through its visuals?

The visuals are meant to feel almost sacred. The character falling from the sky represents a spiritual force, a messenger, a guide, showing up when people need it most. Every scene is symbolic: sight being restored, hope returning, a spark of light in dark moments. I wanted the video to remind people that even when life feels broken, there’s something bigger at work. Grace reaches everyone, even the “stray” ones.

How does the upcoming comic book complete the story that begins with “Stray Cat”?

The comic takes the spiritual message and expands it into a mythic story. It reveals who this sky-born character is, why he’s sent, and how he transforms the people he encounters. It ties the heartbreak from the song and the hope from the video into a bigger, spiritual narrative about purpose and rebirth. It’s the last chapter that shows the full transformation from pain to enlightenment.