Artists
Arc Icons, Saint Evo
Date of Release
24thth April 2026
Catalogue Number
CDR119
Saint Evo presents another powerful Afro House reinterpretation of Arc Icons, drawn from their third studio album, Before The Throne. Titled “Saul, Chosen Yet Fallen”, this remix explores one of Scripture’s most complex and sobering narratives — the rise and unraveling of Israel’s first king.
Founded and creatively directed by singer-songwriter Nadine, Arc Icons is a cinematic music project devoted to reawakening Biblical storytelling through modern soundscapes layered with emotional and spiritual depth. In this collaboration, Saint Evo and Arc Icons reimagine the story of King Saul, drawn from 1 Samuel (Chapters 9–15) — a man chosen, anointed, and appointed, yet ultimately undone by disobedience and pride.
Saint Evo’s evolving spiritual sound takes a different direction in this remix. Slower, more introspective, and emotionally textured, the production carries a subtle southern blues undertone woven into a four-to-the-floor Afro House and Afro Tech foundation. Soulful bass guitar lines anchor the groove, while atmospheric pads, soothing keys, shimmering synth arpeggios, cinematic strings, and tension-building rises create a landscape of both majesty and melancholy.
The powerful vocal performance moves between vulnerability and authority, mirroring Saul’s internal conflict — the tension between divine calling and human frailty. The energetic pulse remains steady, yet beneath it lies a reflective depth that invites listeners to examine obedience, leadership, humility, and the cost of drifting from divine instruction. “Saul, Chosen Yet Fallen” (Saint Evo Remix) is not just a rhythmic reinterpretation — it is a sonic meditation on calling, character, and consequence. A reminder that being chosen is only the beginning; faithfulness sustains the crown.
Credits
Music Production by Saint Evo
Vocals Performed by Arc Icons
Composed by Nadine Corbin & Stephen Njeru Wambugu
Mastered by Saint Evo, Celsius Degree Studios, Kenya
Publishing: Downtown Music Publishing Africa
