P.Sims
“Real talk lyrics accompanied by a smooth melody on top of a hard thumping track describe my state of mind and music. ”
On the evening of March 28, 2008 we all lined up at Robert Hodge’s house otherwise known as the 3 Muse Gallery, for Vanishing Lessons, an art show my friend Chanelle curated. We prepared a million PB&J’s, cracked open boxes of Capri Suns, and lined up them up on the buffet table. Before you knew it, hipsters were just sniffing around. This was Chanelle’s first show and one of my first times being introduced to Houston underground music. The first performer for the night was P.Sims. The crowd gathered together, you know that thing you do at shows when you just stand and stare at the performer not showing any form of emotion or facial expression. Suddenly you were hearing a bass guitar trembling in the back and P.Sims holding a mic singing his song “Over and Over.” He consistenly grabbed his chest and bend forward, as he approached me and my friends, holding his arm out at me and singing the lyrics “now baby, you mean a lot to me, but, are you really good for me?” As the question was addressed to me, song or no song, I nodded a no. That night, I made P.Sims laugh during his oh so seriously romantic emotional skit. Patrick Sims refers to himself as an “honorary” citizen of Houston’s Third Ward. He prefers the neighborhood since that is where he grew up and where many of his friends still reside. Patrick is what I would describe as an R&B singer. I think what makes him stand out is the soul and rhythm in his music. When P.Sims performs he has a hand over his chest, his eyes squint at high notes, and he approaches females when the lyrics address the hardships of romantic relationships. His body sways to the music. “Everything nowadays is cheesy pop, and don’t get me wrong, I like a lot of the songs that are mainstream now, but it’s just not me. Yeah, I would classify myself as an RnB, hip-hop, pop artist, but I’d be damned if I make a cheesy ass auto-tuned-80’s reinvented pop song right now…while I’m in control of what I do. So that’s my separation, (with other Houston local artists).” His music is representative of daily life. “Every relationship, friendship and past experience in general creates my artistic empowerment. My musical influences range widely from The Beatles to Donny Hathaway and Prince to today’s indie pop bands and hip-hop. My plan is to become a major force in music and all industries associated with entertainment.” He writes and co-produces ALL of his music. His latest release “Enough” brought together Tim Ned of the Goonees and Chris Rockaway of Rockaway Productions. His new album also features Yves Saint of The Nice Guys. When he is not recording Patrick is usually being an ex-Urban Outfitters employee, swagging his cardigans and striped tees. “You can catch us bowling at Palace Lanes, or “on a mission” at the Galleria. In terms of specific areas, I’m usually roaming around between Midtown and the Galleria area.” So the next time you’re at Coco’s Crepes on West Gray, holla at you boy! He is currently in the studio recording his second EP, hence why he has no upcoming shows, and his first single is scheduled to be released by fall of 2011. Check him out on iTunes under Patrick Sims or Follow him on Tweeeterz: @p_sims
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