"Sucker" by Kelsie Kimberlin: A Raw and Relatable Pop Confession

Washington, D.C. based pop artist Kelsie Kimberlin is back with "Sucker," a hauntingly honest and bittersweet single that contends with the complications of toxic relationships head on. Shot in Kyiv, Ukraine, the official music video for "Sucker" is the first opportunity to see Kimberlin’s take on an creative vision, and her ongoing focus on using art to express personal truth and tell stories through a global lens.

In "Sucker," Kimberlin opens up about being emotionally manipulated by someone she realized was taking her for granted an experience many will find painfully relatable, especially young women. There is a disconnect with the vocal performance and lyrics on this track - singing in a vulnerable tu tone, tempo, and phrasing, of being taken advantage of, with evidence of a high degree of internal perfect. Strong imagery, and highly active vocals, are intertwined with a brilliantly conceptualized music video. 

In the video, Kelsie interacts with different instruments; and each represents different paths for healing and individualism, after the shock of seeing love go bad. The instruments act like metaphors, and attempted, temporary reliefs, before she realizes the key is to build internal strength.

On par sensory-wise, “Sucker” spins as layered production, mixed by Liam Nolan (Adele) and mastered by Stuart Hawkes (Amy Winehouse), with an elegant shine that does not lose that raw feel. Kimberlin is a singer rather than a pop singer, and here’s the thing, she is (just kidding!) a storyteller with a mission. So “Sucker” is not only a personal anthem but a warning for the masses.

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