I just discovered British artist London King and I’m super excited to spend some time with her new single, “Skin”. I had not heard her music before, so this was a lovely introduction. “Skin” is a deeply personal song, written when London was only seventeen. It deals with the pain people can carry without others knowing, including struggles that are difficult to explain or even talk about. The story behind it is heartbreaking too. London wrote it after watching her older brother go through his own silent battle before his passing. Knowing that gives the song another layer, but the message also speaks to anyone who has struggled quietly or watched someone close to them do so.
I was drawn to London’s voice straight away. There is something pure and charming about her tone and her delivery has real strength and emotion behind it. She sings with confidence and her delivery is full of emotion. Her lyrics are honest and touching, and the soft melodies stay with you for days. I loved spending time with her voice and the words she chose.
The production is professional and keeps the instrumental simple. It leaves room for London to lead the song and that choice works well. Nothing gets in the way of what she is trying to say. I loved this song a lot. London puts passion into her music and I’m happy this was my introduction to her work. I’ll be keeping an eye on what she does next.
