Binoy's latest single, “POPular,” is a statement of self-love and artistic independence. Bold, highly personal, and rich, “POPular” sees the rising artist move into his power, no longer waiting to be chosen but choosing himself.
It’s evident this is no ordinary pop track. The soundscape created by Binoy, who acts as producer, multi-instrumentalist, and genre-bending visionary, is as intricate as it is groove-oriented. Old-school melodies tease contemporary dancefloor rhythms, adding a distinct edge to “POPular” that feigns equal parts and futurism. It’s that rare musical alchemy that only an artist deeply tuned in to his identity can make happen. Binoy’s work, which is inspired by his experience as an outsider, fuses his multicultural background and queer identity into something that feels both raw and radiant. The emotional spine of the song is all about the pain of wanting a place to fit and gives way to the delight of accepting what makes you special. Iterations of himself might have longed for approval, but Binoy, as we find in “POPular,” has exchanged that for audacious self-expression. He’s not trying to ass to anyone’s body, he’s coming up with his own, and it slaps.
“POPular” is a mirror, holding up the artist’s journey from insecurity to confidence, from background noise to the center of the stage. It’s a track that makes you want to dance before you think, and that’s precisely the point. Binoy wants to be felt. This single is a defining moment in Binoy’s artistic evolution, and if “POPular” is any indication, he’s only just begun.