“Becoming.” is an EP by Syrian rapper/singer-songwriter Enana and German producer/DJ mx.pinky – two multifaceted queer trans artists whose individual journeys of becoming gave way to a higher form of connection. A collaboration born in community and built through friendship; mutually uplifting their spirits while healing together from the wounds of past disappointments and exclusion, co-creating in a nurturing exchange. “Becoming.” reflects these stages of growth, the evolution into who they’ve always been and are destined to be. What began as a remote collaboration soon progressed into spontaneous jam sessions on a Bluetooth speaker, and ultimately took shape through a creative process akin to sharing one musical mind in their home studio sessions.

With stirring performance and lyrics that pull no punches, Enana guides us through a rich spectrum of layered emotions. They begin with “Paranoia” in which they purge the poison of inner darkness, unleashing infectious demons and ultimately being cleansed through the acknowledgement of their pain by others and themselves. The dissonant melodies by mx.pinky paired with seductive drums conjures the imagination of those demons at play. 

This emotional release leads into “Cyclone”, a track grounded in nature’s transformative power—fluid and shapeshifting—offering a sense of mental balance backed by an empowering beat, with synthesizers bouncing off the bassline, underlining the relief from Paranoia.

The path culminates in “Tasawwuf”, a playful and romantic track with a Sufi twist, evoking spiritual elevation in which a pure kind of love lifts Enana to a higher realm. The endless loop of devotion is echoed in mx.pinky’s hypnotic synths and use of repetition, adding to the whimsical, sharp-edged glossy sound of the EP. Her playful charm rides a pulsating low end which reflects her defiant spirit. 

The EP comes full circle with “Kolake Komplex” where Enana and mx.pinky confront the hypocrisy and empty promises of a hyper-competitive world, succeeding in spite of it all by forging their own trajectory. Here, we catch a final flash of attitude steeped in confidence; mx.pinky’s nasty rhythm section joined by Enana’s drill bars captures their synergetic expansion in becoming an empowered, unstoppable duo.

CREDITS
Vocals + Lyrics: Enana
Music Production: mx.pinky
Mixing: mx.pinky
Finalizing: Russell E.L. Butler
Photography + Artwork: Mel Powell
Production: Hanna Keil + Mel Powell
Text: Rami Abadir, Mel Powell + Hanna Keil
Label: exude records

FOLLOW THE ARTISTS
Enana — Linktree | Instagram | SoundCloud
mx.pinky — Linktree | Instagram | SoundCloud