A death-defying cri de coeur of soul, electronica, jazz, topped with delicate piano chops, horns, ambulance sounds and the American singer’s extraordinary falsetto voice reminiscent of the fabulous David McAlmont with a dash of Prince. Following our previous entry, a new song by Nick Hakim, Sumney is another great talent, born in San Bernardino, California to Ghanaian parents, he also has a unique sound, transcending genres, taken from his two-part album Grae, released recently and earlier this year. This particular song channels pain and disadvantage as a lifeforce, and Sumney describes it as “my version of an old soul song with some futuristic sprinkles on it. When I was writing it, I wanted to make a tribute to the best singer of all time, Aretha Franklin.” Out on Jagjaguwar.
When I'm weary
And so worn out
Ooh, when my mind's clouded
And filled with doubt
That's when I feel the most alive
Masochistic kisses are how I thrive
(Thrive, thrive, thrive, thrive, thrive, thrive, thrive)
A stiffness (in) inside my neck
Bangin' my head
Against the desk
(Woah), if there's no pain
Is there any progress?
That's when I feel the most alive,
Endurance is the source of my pride
(Source of my pride)
Might not be healthy for me but seemingly I need
What cuts me, cuts me, cuts me, cut me, cut me, cut me
Guess I'm a true immigrant son
No vacancies, no vacations
Sure, I could do better than this
But I don't, I won't, I don't
Might not be healthy for me but seemingly I need
What cuts me, cuts me, cuts me, cut me, cut me, cut me
Might not be healthy for me but seemingly I need
What cuts me, cuts me, cuts me, cut me, cut me, cut me
Hurt me, hurt me
Hurt me, hurt me
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