‘Into The Blue’ was the brainchild of Frazer, emerging from a period of heartbreak. After relocating across the country, Frazer embarked on a transformative journey that is vividly portrayed in the album through themes of sorrow, solitude, and the process of healing. According to Frazer, ‘Into The Blue’ symbolizes venturing into the unknown, mirroring the uncertainties and challenges he has faced over the past year. While navigating through this phase, Frazer highlights that the album also encapsulates moments of love and the excitement of a new romance, emphasizing that breakup encompasses both reflections on what went right and what went wrong.
Frazer meticulously penned every track and showcased his musical versatility by playing various live instruments on the album. The title song, ‘Into The Blue,’ stands out as a haunting and powerful anthem, blending cinematic strings with bold breakbeats as Frazer ventures towards the west. ‘Payback’ emerges as an electrifying dancefloor hit, fueled by glistening tambourines and dynamic bass grooves. The fusion of northern soul drums and gritty fuzz guitar in this track builds up to a climactic and intense finale, capturing the essence of the album’s diversity and raw energy.
In the creation of ‘Into the Blue,’ Frazer collaborated with Grammy award-winning co-producer Alex Goose, renowned for his expertise in sampling and collaborations in the hip-hop scene with artists such as Freddie Gibbs, Madlib, and Brockhampton. The album marked Frazer’s foray into experimenting with samples, drawing inspiration from unexpected sources like the 90s R&B group Hi-Five. Despite its origins in heartbreak, Frazer aspires for ‘Into the Blue’ to inspire a sense of hope and positivity among listeners. He emphasizes the coexistence of laughter amidst grief, highlighting the cyclical nature of life where peaks are accompanied by valleys, signifying a message of resilience and optimism.