When Yarin Glam first stepped into the studio to record her latest single “Human,” she wasn’t aiming to craft a perfect pop track. She was trying to survive.

“I was dealing with burnout, people-pleasing and trying to hold everything together while falling apart inside,” Glam said. “It’s a reminder to myself and others that being vulnerable doesn’t make you weak. It makes you real.”

“Human” opens with heavy emotion—low, brooding synths and vocals that tremble just enough to feel personal. Then the beat shifts. Suddenly, the track bursts into something bigger and bolder, like a quiet confession turning into a scream.

That pivot wasn’t accidental.

“Yes, it was intentional,” Glam said. “I wanted the production to match that emotional shift. It starts heavy and raw, then transforms into something more powerful and bold. In the studio, we played with contrast and made sure the drop into the hook felt like a moment of release.”

The song marks a major moment for the Los Angeles-based artist, who has built a following by exploring themes many shy away from—mental health struggles, anxiety, low self-worth. These aren’t just subjects for her; they’re experiences she’s lived.

“Writing ‘Human’ helped me let go of a lot of shame,” she said. “Putting my thoughts into a song made me feel less alone. And when people connect with it, it feels like we’re healing together. It turns something painful into something empowering.”

Glam’s sound—a blend of R&B, pop and touches of her Middle Eastern heritage—adds layers to that healing. The subtle instrumentation in “Human” and other tracks often reflects influences from her upbringing.

“I just let it flow naturally,” she said. “I grew up hearing Middle Eastern instruments and melodies, so when they show up in my music, it’s just me pulling from what’s already in me. I mix that with pop and R&B because that’s also part of who I am.”

That fusion has brought her into rooms with some of the biggest names in music. Working with members of Tommy Brown’s team, known for producing hits for Ariana Grande and Normani, gave Glam a new perspective on her own potential.

“They work at such a high level, and it pushed me to show up fully and trust my instincts,” she said. “That experience made me realize how ready I am to be in rooms like that and own my voice.”

Her upcoming EP is expected to expand on that voice, showcasing what she calls “different sides” of herself—each one distinct, but all true to who she is.

“This EP shows the confident me, the emotional me, the chaotic overthinker, the dreamer,” Glam said. “Some songs feel soft and introspective, others are loud and fearless. It’s a mix of all the parts that make me who I am.”

That message of multiplicity—that being human means being many things at once—feels especially resonant in a world that prizes polish and perfection. Glam doesn’t pretend to have it all figured out. That’s kind of the point.

“I remind myself that perfection isn’t real,” she said. “It’s exhausting trying to chase it. I’ve learned that being real connects more than being flawless ever could. I try to be open about the messy stuff and not hide it.”

Music outlets like Wonderland, NOTION and Atwood Magazine have recognized that rawness, helping push Glam’s name into new corners of the industry. But the validation, she said, goes beyond the press.

“Having those platforms show love to my music gave me a boost, especially during moments when I questioned myself,” she said. “It’s like a reminder that people see what I’m building and that it’s resonating.”

Touring with Emblem3 across the United States and Canada gave her something even more valuable: connection.

“It taught me how much I love being on stage,” Glam said. “The connection with the crowd, the adrenaline, the real-time feedback—it made me fall even more in love with performing. I also learned how much people want honesty and energy. That’s what they connect to.”

That spirit of honesty carries into her interactions off stage, where she’s built an engaged following of nearly 100,000 people on Instagram and millions of streams across platforms. She doesn’t hide behind filters or over-curated perfection. Instead, she chooses to be present, even in the mess.

“I try to show up as myself,” she said. “I’ll share things that aren’t perfect or filtered, talk to people in DMs and just keep it real. I think people can tell when you’re being genuine, and that’s how real connections happen.”

If there’s one message she wants listeners to take away from “Human,” it’s simple. But it sticks.

“You don’t have to be perfect to be strong,” Glam said. “It’s okay to feel things deeply, to fall apart, to take the mask off. Being human is messy and beautiful, and there’s power in owning every part of that.”