š„Lennikim reveals gorgeous new single 'Homesick'š„
Lennikim puts his best foot forwards with tender new offering āHomesickā
Courageously honest, Homesick was written during a time when Lennikim was at an all time low. Poignant songwriting and a gentle build allow his vocals to take center stage with compelling magnetism. Sharing more on the single, he explained: āI wrote this song in 2021, after living for almost four years in Paris. The pandemic forced me to return to Canada after being away for so long to pursue my career. Emotionally drained, I realised I had spent years in "presentation" mode, performing for others while still so young, struggling to find myself and understand my queer identity.
This song is an ode to my teenage self, who often felt lost in the industry, craving stability and surrounded by all the wrong people. I was yearning for a sense of home that seemed to grow more distant and harder to reach.
Iām at a totally different place today than when I wrote Homesick. I now have an amazing circle of people who truly match my energy and vibeāpeople I respect and admire. You really have to get yourself out there to find the right people and get rid of the bad apples, it makes all the difference.ā
Lennikim really made his mark in 2024. Back in November he capped a great year with his powerful single āAdrenalineā which arrived as a punchy and dose of empowering expression. Metal Magazine described it as ādark and broodingā and flagged Lennikim as a āpromising artist to watchā.
Despite being just 23-years old, Lennikim already has a wealth of experience and achievement behind him. Initially starting out in acting age 8 and then singing age 13, his childhood quickly became a whirlwind of opportunities, earning him everything from a major record deal with Warner France to participating in āDancing with the Starsā in France, and touring across Europe.
More recently, upon leaving Warner, Lennikimās journey into songwriting and independent artistry has become a fruitful and significant development. It has given him space to explore and evolve his sound and most importantly of all; express his queer identity publicly, after he was forced to hide it for a long time within the industry. Another highlight of 2024 was performing at Montreal Pride, an incredible moment that a younger, closeted Lennikim would have found hard to believe!
āHomesickā is paving the way for Lennikim's upcoming EP due for release later this year.
It will be his first independently released project and his first EP to be written and sung in English. The release will take shape as a collection of work completely free from the heavy expectations that accompany child stardom. Expect gritty, edgy bops, met with raw moments of vulnerability, culminating in a dynamic body of work that is proudly and entirely his own.
Over the years, Lennikim has built a devoted following and fanbase, which continues to grow in real-time. With millions of views on Youtube and close to 100 million streams across DSPās, itās wild to think heās just getting started! Not to mention, he was awarded Video of the Year at the 2023 Canadian Sym Awards for "Things I Want" - also taken from his upcoming EP.
With lots around the corner, keep all eyes on Lennikim.
