Binoy, Villain Arc | Song Review 🎵

Kenyan pop musician Binoy brings the heat, once again, with his ‘villainous,’ first single of 2024, “Villain Arc.”

“Got the bad taste of heartache in my mouth / Want to act out / I look so good, wow.” WOW, indeed! Sickening! Kenyan musician, Binoy (Binoy Zachariah) makes sickening music, PERIOD. Born and raised in Kenya, and embracing his Indian roots, Zachariah’s brand of pop has no boundaries.  Once more, the handsome, talented musician, continues to wow with distinct, ear catching songs. His first single of 2024, “Villain Arc”, runs just over two-and-a-half minutes in duration, but his ambition and innovative music spirit shine as bright as a beacon.

What makes “Villain Arc” special? The sound and production (Binoy) play a sizable role.  The synths sound mean, embracing an international favor.  Furthermore, the beat bangs. Besides the instrumental, the vocals are unique too. Binoy gives us a mix of traditional and pitch-shifted vocals, which makes for an engaging listen. Of course, “Villain Arc” is nonstandard – it is NOT a straightforward pop track.  That is part of its charm! Binoy is aggressive throughout – to be expected, given the title and embracing a villainous arc. Honestly, he seems to be flexing, despite inopportune happenings, particularly when it comes to those matters of the heart. He’s confident AF (“Bitch, I move like art, Rakakaka / In my villain arc / I am at one with my body”), profane, and of course violent and villainous.  “Bang, bang, bang / Three white twinks in a ditch / I am that bitch / Itching for violence,” he asserts during the production switch, later adding, “And I don’t give a / And I don’t give a fuck.” Ooh-wee! I suppose those white twinks rubbed him the wrong way! Zachariah penned the fierce, spirited “Villain Arc” alongside Arthur Besnainou. Once again, this Kenyan, LGBTQ standout slays!

Binoy • “Villain Arc” • Binoy Zachariah Music • 1.26.24

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