Small Fragile Woman is the queer artist’s boldest single yet
BY LORENA CRISTEA, IMAGES PROVIDED
Queer artist Keeana Kee is set to release her new single, Small Fragile Woman, along with a powerful music video, on 27 April. The new track explores themes such as courage, quiet defiance, and vulnerability.
Known for her masterfully crafted dynamic of Afropop, pop, Latin and cinematic influences, her new single undresses the depths of truth, strength to silence, and tenderness to pain in a haunting fashion. The production, which was led by Arturo Brambilla Cabrera, has a mix of intimacy and grandeur, as it is built from organic, confessional lyrics that are gradually stepping towards a chorus reflecting on strength through fragility.
Keeana was born in Latvia and is currently living in New York. She started to gain traction after releasing her debut single, Coconut Rum And Coke, which has earned over a million streams and established the opely queer singer-songwriter as a bold and vibrant new voice in pop.
Over a lyrical spectrum, Small Fragile Woman is mapping the emotional impact of societal judgement and bullying that introduces the audience in a moving portrayal of the meaning of fighting for dignity, belief and self-worth.
The music video puts together a raw message with expressive visuals, wrapping up a deeply symbolic and powerful dance narrative performed by women. Becoming a rather poetic dialogue, riddled with fierce pushes and pulls as the choreography flows elements of softness and strength, along with pain and perseverance, it pays tribute to those who fight unknown battles and rises with grace in the wake of adversity.
Speaking about the overall experience and what it entailed, Keeana Kee said: “This song comes from a deeply personal place. It’s about standing tall even in your most vulnerable moments. I wrote it for everyone who’s ever been made to feel small yet found the courage to rise. I wanted to create something that would give voice to the quiet fighters — those who don’t shout but endure.”
Small Fragile Woman aims to be a movement, moving beyond just being a track. It is a statement about defiance with a pinch of elegance. It is a love letter to all the women that have been told, time and again, that they’re too soft to survive and too fragile to fight.
As an advocate of women’s empowerment and LGBTQ+ visibility, Keeana reminds us that “Small is not weak. Fragile is not broken. And silence can roar.”
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