Chicago dance-pop legend Irene Michaels, standing tall on the back of seven decades of entertainment and connection to the scene, returns this season with an unexpected EDM and House-fusion drop that’s as likable as it is fearlessly confident.
Melodically and euphoric throughout its build-up, My Heart maintains a sense of rightfully evocative depth in everything from the synths to the vocal delivery. While the production is fully loaded, the vocals paired and warped and soaked in effects, the poetic and heartfelt tendencies continue to ring loud.
Irene Michaels’ music has always presented a certain level of fearlessness in terms of its artistry and genre fusion. In this case, the playful approach blends styles and indeed showcases a new vocal sound for the established singer and performer. The soundscape works hard to deliver something recognisable, which it does with ease thanks to these riffs, this bassline, and the fragmented but memorable vocal segments. The lyrics then secure that recognisable edge, with the looping uncertainty of ‘Should I say or should I go – How am I supposed to know?’
Featuring both a radio version and an extended smooth mix, both embedded below, My Heart is a catchy and quirky ode to electronic dance music and catchy pop songwriting, with a certain melodic simplicity that’s quick to weave its way into your consciousness.
The beat builds up and drops in with precision and passion, the floor-filler energy resounds in contrast to these admittedly quiet and contemplative vocal layers from Irene Michaels. It’s a distinct and rather timeless sound, and a track that will no doubt make its way through the club scenes of the winter season.
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