We recently featured Clifford for his intimate and whimsical single, Close To Me, so we were thrilled to hear the rising artist’s latest release, Too Big Too Strong.
Setting the tone with synthetic and industrial soundscape, Clifford sings introspectively, “why is everybody so big to me? It feels a little bit intimidating to me… just give me some time, I think I could grow up too big and too strong…” as he opens Too Big Too Strong.
Speaking on the meaning of the track, Clifford, who vehemently does not release on Spotify says, “Too Big Too Strong is about believing in yourself and pushing through your fears with courage.”
Clifford cites The Temptations, Fairouz, Blind Willie Johnson, Aretha Franklin, Stromae, MIA, Drake, Kool & The Gang, Shakira, Jerome Brailey, xxxTentacion, David Bowie, Rihanna, Mozart, Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash, Eminem, Amr Diab, Beyonce, Yo-Yo Ma and so many more as influences, but it is clear that he is creating a lane of his own.
He ends Too Big Too Strong with the inspiring and self-realized lyrics:
Can’t stop me now cuz I’m
I’m walking with such confidence
What else do I gotta do to prove it to you
Na
Don’t wanna prove it to you
I wanna prove it to me
We love the message that Clifford is sharing, along with the soundscape and energy of Too Big Too Strong, which you can buy on Bandcamp here!