Fashion-forward singer sV has released a reflective piece last month, titled ‘Questions [can u]’. The song is lilting and quiet, exploring the mental health struggles of the artist.
Through his music, sV aims to express how his sensitivity has allowed the work he creates to flourish. ‘Questions [can u]’ features a mellow piano track, somewhat juxtaposed with the heavier lyrics. sV’s distinctive vocals soar smoothly over the instrumental, bearing his soul in his well-crafted lyrics. The single features as the lead track for his debut album, titled ‘Anxious Album’.
Speaking on his new album, the artist has said that he “created this album at the height of my depression. After years of not being able to create anything. The album is dedicated to my cousin who passed three years ago. Bringing mental health to the forefront; the impact of anxiety, depression, and stress in one.” Evidently an artwork with huge personal significance, this emotional weight comes through in the thoughtfulness and depth of his musical output.
sV allows his music to come about organically, feeding his inspiration from the world around him. The singer has detailed his production process, saying that the way he starts is to “get behind my production station and compose what ideas I have. Adding sounds that feel right to the track and arranging it in an emotional way. Musical instruments have a special place in my heart, they give voice to the voiceless and are limitless in emotions”.
The singer’s connection to musical instruments is beautifully expressed in ‘Questions [can u]’, which makes use not only of softer piano melodies, but also dramatic strings to conclude the track. His sound is reminiscent of artists like Khalid and The Weeknd.
Along with his day to day life, sV’s musical style and inspiration has also been developed by global exploration. A uniquely well-travelled individual, sV has lived in Germany, London, Ghana and New York. Furthermore, he worked in China more recently as a music producer. sV is still working for a great number of Korean and Chinese music acts to this day.
Not only does sV master the musical world, he is also a visionary thinker in fashion. Clothing design is his passion, as he works to cut a new path in the world of menswear. sV rebels against the boredom and monotony we often see in male clothing, working to make his garments more vibrant and exciting. In fact, the jacket featured in the music video for ‘Questions [can u]’ is his very own design.
‘Questions [can u]’ is out now and ready for you to listen to on all major streaming platforms. To take a deeper dive into the magical musical world of sV, take a look at the links below.