Domain

"Domain" is a song by British YouTuber and rapper KSI from his debut studio album, Dissimulation (2020). The song was released for digital download and streaming by RBC Records and BMG on 22 May 2020. A powerful and pumped-up hip hop track, its lyrics are about KSI's dominance over the YouTube platform. An accompanying music video was released on 25 December 2020. The video is an action film that features a fast-paced fight sequence. Writing and production The instrumental was produced by British singer and record producer S-X. He played the instrumental to KSI, who "became obsessed with it". KSI wrote and recorded a chorus and two verses for the song at the beginning of 2019. KSI recalled, "The beat was actually meant for [British rapper] Ghetts. I think it was sent to Ghetts and either he didn't want it or he just ignored it." Music and lyrics "Domain" is a powerful and pumped-up hip hop track. KSI described "Domain" as a "hybrid of rap, grime and rock". He said, "It's just so powerful. I know [that] whenever I perform this track [live], it's going to go off... It's going to do a madness." The song's lyrics are about KSI’s dominance over the YouTube platform. KSI called "Domain" a "YouTube song". He explained, "This [song] is major KSI... [It] really, really show[s] my dominance." KSI said, "I wanted to make a song to show that I’m on a different level when it comes to wordplay." He continued, "I know [that] I killed that song; lyrically; the bars; the flow." KSI has stated that "Domain" is his favourite track from his debut studio album, Dissimulation (2020). He called "Domain" his "fucking jam" and said that he has "been raving about [the song]" since he recorded it."