Frequencies of the Heart · The Heart Hurts
Emo & sad rap artist, visual storyteller, animator, and digital creator. Every frequency I put into the world is a piece of what aches, bleeds, and heals. Welcome to the signal.
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The signal behind the frequency
TheHeartHz is both a frequency and a wound — the Hz your heart emits when it's breaking, healing, or screaming into the void. I make emo & sad rap music, physical and digital art, animations, music videos, and more. Every piece I create is a pulse of something real.
TheHeartHz stands for the frequencies your heart emits — and yes, it's also a play on The Heart Hurts. Two truths in one signal. 🫀
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