It’s been a crucial year for Afro-Aussie creative Esi. Debuting back in August with ‘SHINING STAR’, the Sydney-based talent has since championed a hyper-luscious brand of evocative, soulful R&B, often drenched in playful grooves and nostalgic elegance. If the aforementioned debut was on the uplifting side of things, the project’s latest effort, ‘BEGGING’, embarks on a more melancholic and raw lyrical journey, one steeped in heavenly vocal harmonies and hypnotic ballad-driven allure. Or so it seems at first…
You see, ‘BEGGING’ is rather striking and shape-shifting, swapping gloominess with empowerment mid-track. From a sonic standpoint, the piece trades gospel-like sultryness for faster, bouncier goodness, with Esi’s vocals finding their spark and charisma once again. It’s all mirrored in the single’s lyricism, now brimming with optimism and inner strength.
Delving deeper into the song, Esi explains: “‘BEGGING’ takes us on a journey of love, heartbreak, grief and LETTING GO.” We suspect that such nuanced and introspective storytelling will connect with a large number of listeners out there. After all, we have all gone through a painful heartbreak or a failed relationship. Yet, the Ghanaian Australian songstress is adamant about the frequent silver lining that such a situation offers: newfound self-confidence and the potential for a new, brighter era.
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