Banx & Ranx team up with Sam James for “I’m a Mess,” a raw, heartfelt track on anxiety and self-awareness.
Banx & Ranx return with their new single “I’m a Mess” featuring Sam James—an emotionally resonant, soul-baring track out now via 31 East/Universal Music Canada. Known for genre-blending production and anthemic hits, the Montréal duo step into more personal territory with this release.
Co-written by Banx & Ranx, Sam James, and Guus Mulder, “I’m a Mess” is a vulnerable confession about the mental challenges that come with a high-profile career. Sam James’s powerful vocal performance captures the plea for understanding amidst overwhelming pressure.
“They tell me not to stress, but I can’t catch my breath…
Don’t give me that, ‘It’s all in my head’… Oh God knows I’ve been trying.”
Banx & Ranx share, “‘I’m a Mess’ started flowing so easily, so organically, that it felt like it came from a higher place. This song is very different for us… it reminded us of why we do what we do.”
Following a string of accolades—including multiple GRAMMY and JUNO nominations, a Latin GRAMMY nod, and collaborations with global artists like Sean Paul, Shenseea, Jung Kook, and DJ Snake—Banx & Ranx continue to push their artistic boundaries.
Their newest track pairs lyrical honesty with polished production, maintaining the sonic energy they’re known for while addressing universal feelings of anxiety and isolation. “I’m a Mess” is a bold, relatable offering—and one that promises to resonate widely.
