BINNY is here to seduce you with his smooth vocals and his silky R&B melodies with his debut single “Retrograde.” Hear it here!
Bio: BINNY is the moniker of Maryland born and bred musician, Brian Lim. BINNY derives from the Vietnamese name, Trị Bình, which means peace. Having sung before he could even talk, BINNY’s musicality runs deep in his veins. Growing up in a family of musicians, the artist learned piano from the early age of six, before self-learning the guitar and eventually songwriting.
Having worked with numerous artists and producers, BINNY soon decided to go it alone, enabling his music to follow its true path and ultimately shine with authenticity. BINNY seeks inspiration from a multitude of artists including Drake, Lolo Zouai, Celine Dion, Kim Petras, and Ariana Grande, pulling elements of the soulful, R&B greats, and powerhouse vocalists.
Leading single “Retrograde” details yearning to be with someone you shouldn’t and trying to fight the lure and temptations. BINNY confides, “I’ve definitely experienced being infatuated with someone that may not be the best influence on me, but I’d risk it all to put them first. It’s inspired by the unexplainable reasons one may continue a relationship that’s toxic.” The songwriter is also keen on astrology, taking notes of behaviors people have when Mercury is in retrograde, which plays a big part in the narrative. Sonically “Retrograde” highlights impressive falsetto vocals, smooth, seductive lo-fi beats, and silky R&B melodies, illustrating heart and emotion.
Admitting how both listening and writing music is equally therapeutic, BINNY hopes that by conveying his genuine emotions and thoughts may act as a form of medication for his audiences. He also strives to represent Asian Americans in pop culture and mainstream music, something that he feels lacks enough recognition. He shares, “I hope to be a part of that change and be an inspiration for other Asian Americans who want to pursue music.”
BINNY is also a fashion enthusiast, using style to express himself. The singer shares, “It’s also important for me that my music is translated visually in what I’m wearing.” Aside from songwriting, BINNY also grew up doing theater in school and took part in numerous productions. In college, he was a part of an award-winning acapella group that got to compete in the International Championships of Collegiate A Capella (ICCA) on Broadway.
Connect with BINNY via his Instagram and Twitter. Listen to his music on Spotify and SoundCloud.
“Retrograde” will melt even the hardest of hearts and will have you coming back to this single as he sang in “Retrograde,” “I’ll always come back to you.” His silky, smooth vocals are indeed ear-catching and will have you swooning in no time. If you enjoy lo-fi beats, impressive falsetto vocals, and fantastic R&B, you need BINNY’s “Retrograde” on your playlist yesterday!
