Sxae gets real with ‘The Game,’ first release from ‘Wicked Gyal’ trilogy

Kingston, Jamaica, Portmore-based artist Sxae is channeling heartbreak and anger into her music with the release of "The Game." This track marks the first single from her deeply personal "Wicked Gyal" trilogy, a project where she uses musical therapy to process difficult emotions.

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These songs were written during a time when I was deep in heartbreak, disappointment and anger, and writing became my escape.

Sxae, pronounced "Say," is embracing a more vulnerable artistic space with this trilogy. She aims to voice thoughts and feelings that many experience but hesitate to express. "These songs were written during a time when I was deep in heartbreak, disappointment and anger, and writing became my escape," Sxae explained. "It genuinely felt like I was venting through music."

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It genuinely felt like I was venting through music.

Produced by Snocone on the Teetimus riddim, "The Game" sets the tone for a trilogy Sxae describes as one of her most personal works. She emphasizes that "Wicked Gyal" is not about creating polished sounds or telling people what they want to hear. Instead, the project embraces raw emotion and authentic expression of feelings in the moment. "I would like to think I make relatable music, music that gives voice to the voiceless, saying things that some may be afraid to say," she said.

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I would like to think I make relatable music, music that gives voice to the voiceless, saying things that some may be afraid to say.

Sxae, born Sonji Siddo, has been steadily growing her presence in Jamaica's music industry. She has collaborated with notable producers and artists and is currently signed to Solar Management. With previous releases like "Giddup" and "Di Game," Sxae is in a phase of artistic growth, and the "Wicked Gyal" trilogy promises to reveal an even more unfiltered side of her artistry. She believes honesty is her strongest hook, hoping listeners find a sense of release and connection through her music.

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At its core, these tracks feel like a huge exhale after speaking your mind.