“Function” by OsamaSon is the new popular song off of his album, Psykotic, creating an upbeat stir that is popular amongst the fans of artists like Yeat, Playboi Carti, and Ken Carson. The album Psykotic is filled with very sharp and distinctive sounds that make for a blend of unique and emotional lyrics. The album was created to showcase Osama’s growth as an artist, including raw and intense energy, which adds to the rap industry as a whole. Psykotic is overall viewed to be a very strong and aggressive entry into the Rap genre as a whole. The song, Function, is written to show a “ride or die” mentality and a lifestyle of power.
“Man I Need” by Olivia Dean is one of the best songs on her newest album, The Art of Loving, by writing a piece with a catchy vibe. This empowering song is about knowing what someone deserves in a relationship and asking that from their partner. Olivia starts the song off with a soft, lifting vocal opening followed by lyrics that express a desire for a healthy relationship. The album as a whole is about the beauty and the hurt of love, becoming vulnerable, and embracing everything that comes from a relationship. Olivia Dean’s intention was to give light and help women who are hiding in the shadows of their true feelings.
“Dracula” off of Tame Impala’s fifth studio album, Deadbeat, is a new single with a pulsing, dance-focused rhythm. The song starts off with a haunting rhythm, with repetition of lyrics to add to the eerie mood. The song then begins with a drop and a fast-paced rhythm, followed by Tame Impala’s infatuating voice, making the listener feel like they are floating on a high. Tame Impala produced Deadbeat to explore self-discovery and the flourishing of a new life. While some may think Tame Impala is a band, it is really one man who does it all. The whole album is filled with flowing tunes, and different voices all from one person, Kevin Parker.
“The Fate of Ophelia” by Taylor Swift is the new hit off of Taylor Swift’s album, The Life of a Showgirl. Taylor Swift wrote this album to have fun and showcase her true personality through each song. Although Taylor was very excited for this album, it received accusations of using AI due to the visual promotional videos seeming like they have AI-generated images. After looking closely at all of the individual songs, it was announced that AI was not used in any of her songs, and this album is instead just a confident, elegant, and sensual pop explosion. The promise of this song was to showcase how Taylor Swift was rescued from a tragic, destructive fate.
