Sakima, continuing his virtuous mission to normalize LGBTQ narratives within the current frame of pop music, leaves an impression on the slow burn "I Used To Have An En Suit."
One of the tracks off his recent EP on Moving Castle, Facsimile, he courageously chooses a downtempo path that is minimalist for the sake of highlighting a story of vulnerability and intense need to be met halfway. And even though auto-tune is masking much of the emotion behind the words, a move reminiscent to pop stars like T-Pain, the intention shines which is more than I can say for a lot of artists attempting the same sound at the moment.
The sub bass that wrenches underneath the sparse percussion adds to this tension - refusing to let go or alleviate much like the story this song tells as it unfolds. Paired with what sounds like nursery bells, the melancholy of growing up and pursuing adult relationships is mirrored and, bizarrely, somewhat sweetened.
This is much headier than a lot of past releases on the Moving Castle label, but it shows a certain maturity to take a leap of faith with someone with such a specific intention and world view. Sakima is quickly becoming a treasure.
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