In the 24th edition of Beaming with Pride π³οΈβπ (2024), we highlight the song, βHimβ performed by Kenyan musician, Binoy. Β
Prepare to beam with P-R-I-D-E π³οΈβπ! Beaming with Pride π³οΈβπ celebrates, embraces, and spotlights songs by LGBTQ musicians or allies.Β Here, we provide background and insight into musician(s) and analyze + go gaga over the decadent bops served up.Β When the music dictates deeper, more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is fully articulated.Β All styles of music are welcome while the songs can be classics or brand-spanking new. So, without further ado, in the 24th edition of Beaming with Pride π³οΈβπ (2024), we highlight βHimβ performed by Binoy.
βIβm the prettiest peach π / On the tree / In a goddamn jungle / Nobody does it like me.β You are a beautiful, handsome man, Binoy (Binoy Zachariah). Furthermore, you make sickening music, King πͺ! Born and raised in Kenya, and embracing his Indian roots, his brand of pop is adventurous. βHimβ is another intriguing addition to his burgeoning catalog.Β βHimβ was produced with Arthur Besna with colorful, highly successful results. Despite his confidence as a prized peach, it goes βunacknowledged.β βI build towers / In his honor / With My bare hands,β he sings, adding, βOn them he stands / At the center of the room / Right there next to you / Iβll never be him.β Ugh, thatβs buzzkill, ego death, all of it!
Regarding βHim,β Binoy comments via Instagram:
I wrote this song about my struggles with envy and how lonely of a place it can make the world feel ποΈ One of my favorites Iβve released so far, and I hope you love it as much as I do π«ΆπΎ
Binoy canβt win, even if he feels worthy of winning. He wants to be H-I-M. After all, βIβm the deepest green / You want a blue.β Two different colors. Unless he loses a yellow, heβll never become blue π. Food for thought. Β Binoy talks about ego.Β He sings, βIβm made of gold / Heβs coated in ivory / Why donβt you like me? / Why donβt they like me?β A debate can be made about the value of gold vs. ivory, however, the big takeaway is the loneliness that results because of envy. He closes this captivating record with some stellar lyrics.
βJealousy still hits me
With a pang
In my chest
A canyon unfolds
The size of
The Great Alone.β
Is Binoy the best-kept secret from Kenya? Of course! Once more, he has us Beaming with Pride π³οΈβπ Β even if he is far too envious of βHimβ.