On his potent fifth release, the singer-songwriter Prem Byrne dives headfirst into sensitive terrain with "Be A Man," a seriously thought-provoking single sparked by the life-changing documentary "The Mask You Live In." Addressing the demands faced by men and boys to stifle their emotions, this is a challenging conversation transformed into a sonic force that balances candidness with rich sound.
The song is more leaning than anything Byrne has released before, offering both a lush, melodic softness and emotional weight. The contrast of soulful vocals and low-pressure, though thick around the edges, instrumentation makes the song simultaneously raunchy and polished, like a diary entry accompanied by a well-crafted drum beat.
Rooted in folk-rock, adorned with elements of pop, funk, hip-hop, and even a hint of R&B, "Be A Man" combines acoustic warmth with sleek electronic textures. Byrne's songwriting captures the delicate fine line between weakness and toughness that catches the quiet storms of many a man. The song is an invitation to introspection, a call to peel back layers of learned silence.
And if the song itself wasn't already moving, Byrne further hits you in the feels with an equally heart-wrenching, self-directed music video, something he said he's just as proud of as the song. Together, they make for a full-bodied artistic statement that endures. Prem Byrne is opening a dialogue with "Be A Man." One that is overdue, necessary, and powerfully human.
Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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July 24, 2025
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