Jaimy Rafael

Writing songs is my way of giving color and meaning to life. It's a way for me to portray my inner world and to share my experiences, thoughts and feelings. It also allows me to connect with others and their stories, as music sometimes brings you closer to others than simply talking ever could. When I first set foot on a stage at the age of 8, it sparked a passion in me to share my story and my voice with the rest of the world.

A lot of my music is shaped by my experiences of feeling like an outcast and my former desire to find acceptance and approval from others. The tension between wanting to stay true to yourself and feeling the constant pressure to conform to what others would think you should be is one that I struggled with for most of my life.

However, on my path as an artist, I want to unapologetically follow my passion in the way I always dreamed of and show every part of myself and who I aspire to be: from my experiences with disapproval, heartbreak and perfectionism to the burning urge to live authentically and sometimes even a little recklessly. I hope to reach those who can relate and let my music inspire them to release their inhibitions and to start living in a way that's actually true to who they are.

The second song from my newest project, called 'Let Me In', has just been released on the 18th of september. The song captures the feeling of holding onto someone, while knowing deep down that they'll never give you the love that you deserve. Turns out, losing yourself in someone else just isn't worth it.