831) Karina Pasian - Solitaire

NYC artist Karina Pasian has accomplished quite a lot at a very early age. The classically trained pianist and vocalist was taken under Quincy Jones' wing when she was just a kid, resulting in her performing alongside Andrea Bocelli and even being invited to The White House to perform for President George W. Bush. Eventually, she also received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album. In this heartbreaking piece, she chose to tackle a topic that is never easy to address. Following the suicide of Shakir Stewart, a beloved executive in the record label she was signed to at the time, Pasian wrote this song to show him her deep respect and sadness. In it, she beats herself up for being unaware of Stewart's inner struggles and expresses how she wishes he had shared his feelings with others and sought help instead of keeping it all to himself (hence the title). Karina's sweet yet chilling vocals are accompanied by an impactful music video featuring the talents of Tyler James Williams, who you may know from Dear White People or The Walking Dead, and is excellent in his respectful portrayal of someone who is going through battles with depression and suicidal thoughts. The track comes from a genuine, heartfelt place, and always manages to remind us we're never alone, even if we feel that way.
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