Music has always been more than just an art form for PMM; rather, it is a method of dealing with emotions, preserving memories, and getting through times that have challenged him on a personal level. Now dropping his new single titled “Proud of & Awake,” the musician embarks on a new journey examining the relationship between grief, determination, and the aspiration to achieve something meaningful.
The new single is released at a critical juncture in PMM’s career, as the artist gears up to drop his album, Elan. “Proud of & Awake” will be featured on Elan, named after the creative’s given name, Elan Kishinevsky.
Transforming Grief Into Motivation
The inspiration behind “Proud of & Awake” comes from one of the most significant experiences in PMM’s life: losing his grandmother. That loss became the moment when he realized music could serve a greater purpose, and writing became a way to process grief while creating something that could keep her memory alive.
“The main reason why I rap is that when I lost my grandma, I wrote to deal with my grief, and I feel like I owe it to her to win and succeed with music,” PMM shares.
This personal experience provides “Proud of & Awake” with its soul. While the record is not about grieving, it is a portrayal of motivation derived from overcoming pain. This track tells the story of how one can hold on to someone’s memory while keeping up with a dream that’s always been there.
For PMM, winning in music is more than fame and glory. Winning means giving homage to the people who raised him, and to prove that all his efforts were worth it.
Finding Confidence Through Vulnerability
Confidence and honesty are two of the most significant features of “Proud of & Awake.” Even though PMM has been working on building his artistic voice since his debut, the new track is proof of another level of purpose in his delivery.
Being faced with the hard experiences connected to the composition of the song forced PMM to make music more urgently than usual. Having faced a variety of disappointments, changes in his relationships, as well as losing people who were close to him and not being able to see his success, he came to the studio with one aim.
“I couldn’t just create a good album; I had to RAP. I had to put my soul and my heart into the track list,” he says.
A First Look at PMM’s Next Chapter
While “Proud of & Awake” introduces listeners to the mindset behind PMM’s upcoming music, the single itself is a testament to his constant evolution as an artist. In his words, this stage sees him feeling more comfortable with the combination of aggression and the ability to tell stories.
The track becomes the perfect introduction to the fire within Elan, which becomes the complete representation of who he is both as an artist and as a person. However, “Proud of & Awake” stands on its own as a reflection of a specific moment in his journey.
At the center of “Proud of & Awake” and Elan is a simple but powerful idea: turning difficult experiences into something that creates forward movement. PMM’s approach comes from a place of dedication, with the belief that commitment to a craft will eventually create opportunities.
“I want people to finish the album thinking, ‘Damn, this dude wants it,'” PMM says.
That same hunger can be heard throughout “Proud of & Awake.” The single introduces an artist driven by purpose, carrying on the lessons of his past while continuing to build toward the future. As anticipation grows around the next phase of his career, PMM’s “Proud of & Awake” showcases an artist focused on creating music that reflects exactly where he is in life.
Listen to “Proud of & Awake” out now:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3P6DGkSM1IS0rhxKNoeVok
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