Drawing us in with textured drums, a luscious guitar soundscape and psychedelic astral synth detail, tapping into an indie-rock energy with a touch of William Orbit‘s magic, Jacob Chacko opens Control My Pride with a captivating vocal performance as he shares introspective prose.
The song expands with self-realized notions and atmospheric depth, as the artist taps into a reflective mindset with a playful edge. We love the power pop layered moments, and the wider concept of the song.
The instrumentation is sublime, holding a cinematic allure, making the song perfect for a range of sync deals, perhaps a coming-of-age TV show like My Life With the Walter Boys, or a sequel to Cruel Intentions! In essence, Control My Pride is about learning humility and self-awareness.
It explores the idea that pride, whilst a natural sentiment, can sometimes cloud judgment or distance us from each other. Jacob Chacko uses the song to express how important it is to ground oneself in reality, and reflect on one’s mindset, whilst staying open to feedback and guidance.
At its heart, the song is about personal growth, and recognizing that controlling pride isn’t about weakness, but about strength through one’s humility. It carries a hopeful message, and invites us to confront our ego and listen more.
The soundscape manifests with a vibrancy and dynamism that showcases Jacob Chacko’s experimental rock artistry. There’s a theatrical edge to his performance, which makes it stand out from conventional pop or rock releases. Co-vocal producer Thomas Monaco, sound engineer Les Lovell, drummer Mike Dawson, and backing singer Talya Gelfand each leave their own unique mark on the track.
We love Jacob Chacko‘s sonic universe, and have added Control My Pride to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream the rising star’s wider discography, including Come To Me, and Fallen Dreams.