Are you looking for the new pop idol of your dreams? You might find them by listening to these four tracks, all delivering pop power with different influences and unique sounds. This round-up includes ‘Luv U Down’ by Amira Jazeera, which was released today February 7, 2025! Check these out!
Amira Jazeera – Luv U Down
‘Luv U Down’ sounds like if you took modern pop and made it a lot more 80s. The background is synthy with an energetic beat, and the production style gives a bit of a vaporwave feel. The deeper bass sound does well at controlling the energy as it pulsates along, and the higher tones fill the space with a lot of atmosphere. The vocals work with just a bit of a brassy twang, and they’re delivered with power and a smooth flow. The lyrics work around a catchy hook of, “I wanna love you down / come on and show me how.” In general, it’s about yearning for a passionate love with another.
katie MAC – Wannabe
‘Wannabe’ takes that pop sound and keeps it even more modern. It works with a quick bass slap and synths that have atmosphere as well. That being said, the chorus picks up with distortion and belted vocals, giving a hyperpop sound to things. The vocals are dynamic in sound, and their filtering evolves to seamlessly match the sections they’re delivered over. Lyrically, this track explores feelings of wanting to be someone else. It gets into the feeling of being insecure in one’s own skin while seeing another that is beautiful to them. The lyrics deliver this message in a relatable way that searches for healing.
Adrian Jean – Cachaça
‘Cachaça’ takes that pop sensation sound and dashes in Brazilian funk influences. The vocals have an infectious rhythm, and the instrumentation follows suit. There’s a quick higher-pitched synthy piano-like trill that helps things dash along, and this trill is matched in darker tones as well. The hook, “Dirty dancing call me baby / feeling tipsy going crazy,” rolls into the ears in a super catchy way. In general, this track is about escaping pain through parties and intoxication. It stands out as relatable to others who have tried to cope similarly.
Devin Angelet – I’m Doing Me
‘I’m Doing Me’ brings an R&B-inspired sound to things. There’s a crackle overarching things that gives a vinyl-like sound, and the synths have a bit of a soul organ sound. In general, the way the crackle and instrumentation work together gives a lot of atmosphere. The vocals have a quick flow between notes at times, and the backing harmonies add a lot of color. Vocally, there’s a lot of soul as well. The lyrics are about sticking to one’s own energy and not allowing negativity to get them down. It’s about being one’s self in all their uniqueness and ability to grow and be sincere. Even in the difficult times.
Written by Sage Plapp
