Rapper ST, whose real name is Alexander Stepanov, spoke about his new track during an interview with a Channel Five program. The song, titled “Give him the power,” emerged after a performance in front of soldiers stationed in a special military operations zone. The artist acknowledged that the decision to release the song did not come easily and only came after he had spent time with the military personnel. He described the moment as a turning point that reshaped his initial view of the piece and its place in his body of work.
According to ST, the choir section of the track materialized after one of his journeys to the front lines in Donbass. The verse ideas followed quickly, almost in a stream, but the artist did not immediately imagine it becoming a finished release. He recalls that the piece seemed detached from the rest of his repertoire and even contemplated delaying its release for an extended period. In his own words, the song appeared in a form that felt surprising and not entirely fitting within his established catalog. He admits that he wrestled with the timing and the public reception that might follow such a release.
The timing of the release was ultimately influenced by feedback from the military community. ST noted that the army asked why the track had not been released, a question that made the decision feel more concrete and urgent. This external nudge helped him see the track not as a risky departure but as a witness to a moment that mattered to the soldiers and their experience. The decision to publish solidified after those conversations, turning what began as a spontaneous draft into a formal release that aligned with a broader sense of purpose for the artist and his listeners.
On February 6, ST performed the new song for fighters of the Russian Guard in the Lugansk People’s Republic. This public showing was followed by the official release date on February 9, when the track “Give him the power” was formally issued. The sequence—from a live performance to a recorded release—highlights how immediacy and audience feedback can steer an artist’s catalog into new directions. Observers noted that the moment underscored a connection between music and frontline experiences, prompting discussions about the role of art in times of conflict and the responsibilities artists may feel toward those serving in difficult conditions.
Earlier remarks from ST described his impressions of performing directly for Russian soldiers, suggesting that the experience left a lasting impression on how he views his craft and its potential impact. Those reflections, combined with the later release, contribute to a broader narrative about an artist who confronted a controversial stage of his career with openness. The artist’s willingness to engage with military contexts, while maintaining artistic integrity, has generated discussions about the lines between personal expression and public responsibility in modern rap. This evolving stance appears to be shaping the reception of the track and the conversations surrounding it among fans and critics alike, according to accounts published at the time of the interviews and subsequent coverage.