Retro keys and long-form chord patterns lead us softly into the contemporary tones and inspiring sentiments of Taylor Jade’s Manifest.
Featuring timeless pop vocals of meandering RnB peaks and expressions, alongside trap rhythms and nostalgic instrumental sound-play, Manifest devotes itself to a story of desire and uncertainty.
At its core, this is a love song – an exploration of romance and infatuation – but the verses pave the way with motivational aspects of longing and committing to a particular outcome.
In the process, Taylor showcases her faultless ability to perform, in a soft and subtle yet passionate manner, and gives off a fresh sound that effectively draws from both the yesteryear scene and the more crisp and uninhibited sounds of today.
Manifest is a late-night lovers anthem, in short, and it resolves and loops hypnotically across a humble yet engaging two minutes and seventeen seconds.
The release has already reached tens of thousands of listeners on Spotify alone, as Taylor seems to be carving out a unique pathway with her sound, and the approach works well. It will be interesting to hear where else the music takes her in the coming months.