Korn’s Jonathan Davis has released a song “What It Is”. This is the first single from his debut solo album. This follows the announcement of the artist’s solo and the supporting tour and will be performing with Korn at the 2018 Download Music Festival.

According to the press release, The artist revealed “It took 10 years, and I’m so glad this project is finally out. It is something that is very close to me and I’m excited for the world to finally hear it. This time, I’m pulling something out of the audience. I’ve bared my soul for so fucking long, I thought it’d be really cool to pull listeners in a different direction for once.”I’m taking them out of that dark place and into somewhere that’s spiritual, positive, and makes them really think,” he adds. “It’s just art. I’ve changed lives with Korn, but I wanted to open minds with this shit.”

Ash Avildsen, founder of Sumerian Records, stated “I remember exactly when and where I was the first time I heard Jonathan’s vocals and Korn’s seven string guitars behind him. The world had never heard anything like it. His voice has been so culturally impactful that those same songs from two decades ago are still played countless times every day.  As a true icon and pioneer artist, the influential significance of his music is unparalleled in the modern rock era. If it wasn’t for what he created, I would not have ended up where I am today, nor would have many Sumerian bands.  It is truly an honor to be releasing the debut Jonathan Davis solo album. The record is absolutely brilliant, showing new depths to his songwriting and vocal performances that the world has yet to experience.”

The video plays the story plot of the artist in prison. With the mixture of slow piano with the soft thick guitar beats, the song brings a sense of tense sorrow, as the video shows the artist being pushed around by police. The video can be watched below.