Canadian alt-rap artist Roderick Porter (@roderickporter) teams up with R&B’s rising star Phabo for new track “Balance.” To describe it simply, the song feels like a late-night confession wrapped in velvet.
Porter has continuously built a following by blurring the lines between rap, emo, and alt-pop. “Balance” finds him leaning deeper into that emotional gray area. Moreover, where ambition meets anxiety, and self-sabotage is just one bad decision away. Phabo’s smooth vocals and emotionally resonate lyricism have earned him acclaim in the R&B world. Furthermore, he brings a silky counterbalance to Porter’s more jagged delivery.
The result is a moody, melodic meditation on trying to find inner peace while being pulled in different directions. By love, distraction, and the weight of your own expectations.
“I’ve been getting good at ruining what I asked for,” Porter raps over brooding synths and sparse drums. He sets the tone for a track that feels deeply personal but universally relatable. Phabo’s hook slides in with understated warmth, adding both texture and emotional clarity to the record.
The accompanying video, which dropped alongside the single, matches the track’s energy. Shadowy visuals and dreamlike shots reflect the song’s internal struggle. Both artists appear in abstract, moody lighting that emphasize distance and duality.
For Porter, “Balance” marks another strong entry in a growing catalog. For Phabo, it’s another showcase of the range that’s quickly making him a go-to collaborator beyond the borders of traditional R&B.
Whether you’re spiraling or self-soothing, “Balance” lands right where your overthinking brain lives. And somehow makes it sound beautiful.
Watch the official video for “Balance” now on YouTube.
