In need of a gentle escape after a hectic week?
Put on “My City” by UK-based poet and artist Sophia Thakur—a track that invites you to slow down, breathe, and reflect on how far you've come.
Blending alternative R&B, indie, and subtle afrobeats that gradually emerge beneath the surface, the song flows elegantly between singing and spoken word.
As Thakur reflects with lyrics like: “That’s the thing about diamonds—they take trying and grinding to shine. I can see that you’re finally smiling, you’re finally riding a tide that took time. And I have to ask, did it feel like everything you dreamed of? Did you find your reason to keep on?”–the track feels beautifully deep and reflective, capturing the evolving nature of human experience and growth.
No matter what stage of life you’re in, this song resonates both lyrically and through its peaceful soundscape.
It showcases Thakur’s thoughtfulness in creating a piece of art that can cut through a busy day and stop you in your tracks with its sheer beauty.
With spoken word that flows effortlessly and Thakur’s phrasing that occupies space meaningfully, the song is a masterclass in blending simplicity with purposeful lyricism.
