Paul Robert Embraces The “Suburban Shadow” of His Journey in Latest Single
No matter how far you’ve gone in life, your past remains with you. It is your choice to be damned by it or use it as an impulse to reach new horizons. That’s what Paul Robert’s latest single, “Suburban Shadow,” is all about. The captivating song infuses pop elements into a swaggy hip-hop track to explore the artist’s evolution and the impact growing up in suburban environments had on his life.
Paul Robert’s career has been marked by hard work and overcoming all kinds of challenges. The artist was born and raised in California, where he started a career in corporate sales, but soon he understood his biggest passion is music. This year he has released several projects that include his debut album under the name of “110,” an ambitious mixtape called “Counted” with 30-song, and a 20-song project called “Lying.” Unfortunately, he had to face a mysterious copyright claim that blocked his project “Lying” from being released. However, he did not step back, he rather upped his game and moved to Los Angeles where he started new projects that mix hip hop, pop, and EDM to discuss love, heartache, self-confidence, and the dangers of technology.
For his most recent release, “Suburban Shadow,” Paul looks back at his struggles when growing up and how they still project a shadow to the present. With overwhelming honesty, Paul took inspiration from the bullying episodes he lived, and the decision to move schools to escape such a difficult situation. Writing such a powerful song was a healing exercise, through it, he put his life in the past in perspective and processed the significance these events have had in his life and his way into adulthood.
Even though the song was born from a very personal place, it feels universal. Sometimes bullying, other times broken families, or even traumatic events, each one of us has lived a distinctive journey marked by different challenges, and with “Suburban Shadow,” Paul invites us to continue working on that shadow self.
Sonically, "Suburban Shadow" feels confident and energetic. It blends elements proper of hip-hop and pop, creating a unique and catchy sound. The driving beat, Paul’s reflective but determined voice, and an infectious melody highlight the lyrics and augment their impact.
The lyrics of "Suburban Shadow" are rich with symbolism and personal background. For example, the line "Hollywood original" references the fact that Paul grew up in the Hollywood of the Silent Film era. This detail highlights the contrast between the glamorous image of Hollywood and the often mundane realities of suburban life. By using a suburban setting, Paul also contrasts the idealized image of suburbia and the often mundane realities of life.
"Suburban Shadow" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that proves Paul Robert's talent as a songwriter and artist. His distinctive mix of hip-hop and pop is not only difficult to get out of your head, but at the same time, it invites you to embrace the darkness inside to let your light shine.