New Jersey artist and multi-instrumentalist Brittneyann leads with a divinely delicate and breathy RnB vocal, throughout the smooth-indie pop single Friends Lovers Enemies.
Built around a softly funky groove and retro keys, Friends Lovers Enemies rises up to envelop its audience in an intoxicating array of harmonised voices, soulful fragments, melodies and instruments – all presenting an uplifting mood to effectively contrast the heartbreak of the songwriting.
Vocally masterful, Brittneyann puts in a faultless performance here – long-form lyrical arrangements carving out a uniquely distinct style, and being naturally engaging and enjoyable to listen to every step of the way.
The production is also second to none, a sublime presentation that naturally reinforces the changing stages of the song. The result is a track that connects first of all for its immense vocal talent, and secondly for its conceptual ache and juxtaposed compositional bounce that lets the music really sweep listeners off their feet.
Brittneyann has been making music since a very young age, and it shows. She brings to the modern scene a unique fusion of cultural diversity from both Belizean and Italian influences, and her sound is nostalgic but original right now – whilst also managing to fit well into the current pop scene; despite its clear sense of playful creativity. I look forward to hearing more.