There’s nothing quite like the feeling of reconnecting with yourself after a seemingly never-ending cycle of self-negligence. It takes courage and clarity to start putting yourself first, and just as that feeling enriches life, it also enriches sound. That brings me to the single that I’d love to show you today, ‘I Choose Me,’ an empowering tale of rediscovery from Seville-born artist NIMSAY.
Made bright by NIMSAY’s soothing timbre and the effortless transition between English and Spanish lyrics, ‘I Choose Me’ is one of those songs that follow an enlightening burst of inspiration and, thus, demands to be feverishly penned as a result. Written in two hours, vivified in one week, and perfected within a single month, ‘I Choose Me’ is a testament to not only NIMSAY’s passion but also the power of self-compassion. Let’s get into it!
I Choose Me
With ‘I Choose Me,’ you get an intro that turns away from a gradual instrumental buildup in favour of the bold, sudden entrance of NIMSAY’s vocals. Straight off the bat, her soft yet crisp timbre commands your attention, which only reinforces the unfettered strength of her introductory lyrics. Oh yeah, NIMSAY wastes no time in getting to the bedrock of the song with lines like ‘For once in my life / I choose me / I found my fire / And I set it free.’
I love this forthrightness because not only does it illuminate NIMSAY’s newfound, unabashed self-prioritisation, but it creates some nice contrast between the lion-hearted lyrics and the melody. In other words, whilst NIMSAY’s lines carry a fire that would easily complement a heavier melody or rock-tinged tempo, the instrumentals ooze dreams of paradisial summer nights thanks to chill dynamics and a half-vibrant, half-relaxed rhythm.
Of course, I can’t talk about ‘I Choose Me’ without highlighting the moment that NIMSAY switches from English to Spanish. With the beauty of the Spanish language serving as the wind under her wings, NIMSAY’s vocal delivery adopts an acrobatic swiftness that injects an infectious energy into the heartbeat of the track.
The first time I listened to the Spanish segment, I was curious as to whether NIMSAY would be able to maintain this next-tier momentum as she switched back into her English lyrics. I was not disappointed. In NIMSAY’s very capable hands, the graceful fleetness of the Spanish language transitioned into the rich expressiveness of English as if there were no differences between the two.
Riding this reenergised wave, NIMSAY’s comfortable yet proud performance carries us towards the minimalistic conclusion of ‘I Choose Me,’ a conclusion that adorns gently fading beats and a shy smattering of piano notes. Ultimately, this almost tranquil ending was perfect for a song like this; its composition reflects the peace you find when you choose to embrace the parts of yourself that you once lost.
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ALT: An achromatic shot of Seville-born vocalist NIMSAY standing with her arms raised on a forest trail.
NIMSAY
Calling both the UK and the sun-gilded city of Seville home has led NIMSAY to the beautifully unique style she has today. Her bilingualism allowed her to appreciate the respective charms of both cultures, and through that appreciation, she found a talent for blending the two in her music with seamless fluidity.
By the age of 12, NIMSAY had uncovered a strong partiality for songwriting, and from this point, it took only four years of continuous growth and improvement before she started releasing original music. But NIMSAY’s exploration of her craft didn’t end there; a deep dive into the ins and outs of production enabled her to truly captain her own sonic signature with precision and authenticity. That, alongside NIMSAY’s captivating vocal ability, is why her ‘I Choose Me’ strikes the perfect balance between pop-flecked familiarity and empowering distinctiveness.
‘I Choose Me’ is available to listen to right now across all major streaming platforms! You know what to do!
Till next time.