Lauded Irish producer Evan Kennedy has released ‘Francis’, his first official single as a solo artist.

The nostalgic genre-bending track is accompanied by a lyric video containing a collage of short clips and trippy visuals.

The Dublin-based producer and multi-instrumentalist is famed for his eclectic work with hip-hop duo Versatile and electronic rock group Synk.

"I'm blessed to have done what I've done in the past but I guess now I get to show ya what I really sound like for once", said Kennedy  "It's a million miles away from what most people are expecting but I like to keep it fresh, and it's where I'm at right now anyway."

In 2019 Kennedy, one of Ireland's most accomplished young producers, shared a remix of Seth Lakeman's 'Silver Thread.’

He has also received high praise from late hip-hop legend Coolio, who worked with the Irish producer before passing away.

“Evan is a smart kid,” said Coolio, speaking to the Sunday World in 2022. “He pushes me in the studio and I respect that as well. I don’t have a lot of ‘yes men’ around me. I’m always looking for a kid who will motivate me. I take criticism pretty well, it’s not a problem for me.”

“Evan goes all out because he really cares about the music,” added the American rapper. “He cares about what it sounds like. He’s not just trying to catch a pay cheque.”

A second single is expected later this autumn with Kennedy's EP due before the end of the year.

Listen to 'Francis' on Spotify Below.