Boldly atmospheric soundwaves, intense garage rhythms and deeply evocative, intimate RnB vocals – Italian artist and songwriter LEEA CLEM captures a moment of ethereal passion and creative nuance, with the multi-layered soul and unique sonic escapism of close to u.
Featuring sublime vocals balancing rasp and delicacy throughout a fragmented to high-octane performance, close to u reflects on the electricity and desire that ignites when attraction is mutually hypnotic. The lyrics have a certain romantic simplicity, but the music and performance cleverly and precisely reinforce this sense of excitement and desire, countering the softness and fluidity with something much more vibrant and energising.
Drawing influence from the UK garage scene, with drum and bass rhythms and seamless vocal skill from one moment to the next, close to u is both a timeless floor-filler of a late-night anthem, and a genre-fusing introduction to an artist and songwriter whose passion and presence offer a kind of provocative individuality.
Despite years of commitment to music, the release of this single marks the moment of LEEA CLEM going fully independent as a modern artist, and in truth, there’s no better vibe, style or song to represent that shift. close to u is rightfully intoxicating, a superior blend of sharp vocals and immersive, awakening production, blending dark pop, EDM and nostalgic garage in a manner that fully consumes the listener.
It’s an addictive track, and that’s the essence of the subject matter and expression at its core. LEEA CLEM is one to look out for this year.
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