Chizabam turns childhood memory into unflinching sound on “To Survive”

Chizabam’s song “To Survive” comes from a deeply personal place where themes of memory, pain, identity, and strength come together. This track is part of a larger project called “Trauma for Sale,” which reflects the heavy emotions he has carried since childhood and how he has turned that pain into something meaningful through music.

Chizabam's upbringing shapes his perspective. With a Nigerian father and a fiery Louisiana mother, and having grown up in Atlanta, his music has a Southern touch while expressing his feelings directly and honestly. “To Survive” connects to the idea that tough experiences don’t just go away, they stay with us, waiting to be addressed and transformed. This adds depth to the song beyond a surface-level story.

His project also has a softer side. After the chaos of surviving subsides, moments of quiet can reveal the deeper feelings he has carried. This contrast between struggle and silence gives Chizabam’s music a relatable foundation. Scarface's emphasis on openness also influences Chizabam’s creative process. He shapes that idea through his own Southern roots and life experiences.

Rather than portraying trauma as something distant or hard to understand, “To Survive” connects to the real-life challenge of living with memories that impact us over time. The song plays a part in a broader journey of coming to terms with those experiences.

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