Review: "Breakup Song" - Jesse Adams

Jesse Adams' latest single "Breakup Song" is the kind of anthem that makes you want to smile through the sting. Coping with the wince of unrequited longing, Adams captures the dilemma of wanting to be wanted, especially by someone who's no longer a part of your story. In lines like "you accepted it too soon," "you let me break us in two," and the "baby wait!" that never comes, she plays on the emotional spiral that makes you question the entire relationship. Adams expresses her soft disappointment and regret subtly and masterfully, balancing lyrical vulnerability with charisma and style. As the curtains fall and the lights fade on this romantic chapter, Adams delivers a track that aches and yearns just as much as it dances, never sacrificing the cheekiness that makes her all the more relatable. What better way to cope than with "Breakup Song," a cathartic ode to letting someone go when they never fought to stay.

Adams' "Breakup Song" is a sonically rich blend of groove, jazz, and heartache, with a twist. Her low alto voice is entrancing, commanding the listener's attention with an effortlessly lush chest voice that glides along the track. The chorus is smooth and infectious with a light melody, anchored by those buttery "ooh" harmonies and complex chord progressions. Adams adds her own jazzy flair to the track with inflections and riffs sprinkled throughout the song that give it color, but she doesn't stop there. Scatting her way through the bridge, the song evolves into a rich jazz-pop fusion that plays off the soulfulness in Adams' musical arsenal. Full of textured instrumentation, vibey vocals, and spunk, you almost forget that this track is a breakup song!

Jesse Adams is a Canadian singer-songwriter with pure talent in her veins. A prospective lawyer turned pop artist, she discovered her passion for music at just seven years old and finally embraced it fully in 2022, making the music the young version of herself always wanted to. Since then, Adams has crafted a growing discography that shows off her incredible range, versatility, and genre-defying prowess. In addition to "Breakup Song," popular singles like "Love You Like I Do," "Gravity," and "Test The Water" each carry her distinct mix of wittiness, soul, and emotional depth. When she's not performing across the country, Adams shares her love for music on her YouTube channel, reacting to songs and artists with the same passion she pours into her own projects. For more information on Adams' latest updates and releases, follow her socials down below and stay tuned!

Written By Pejah Carr

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