Review: "Closer to Heaven" - Empara Mi

Empara Mi has left listeners speechless after her release of "Closer To Heaven," a chillingly piercing track that has our hearts aching, yearning, and beating hopefully alongside hers. Masterfully capturing what it means to love wholly with your entire being, this song does not hold back. Empara Mi sings of being pushed to the edge and unapologetically daring to take the fall if it means growing one step "closer to heaven". Battling the internal torment, Mi sings that she would "drink an ocean" and drive "like a psycho right off the edge" to finally reach the place where the one she loves now rests. Mi constantly pushes her musical and artistic boundaries in a vulnerable act of trying to recover from loss, desperately lunging for a soul, even if she risks everything in the process. "Closer to Heaven" outlines the beauty in the innate humanity of longing, while also acknowledging destructive habits because they're human, too. With this track, Mi wears her heart on her sleeve, evoking a deep, guttural introspection that is impossible to ignore.

"Closer to Heaven" is a song that embodies strength and sentimentality, and the emotional lyrics paired with Empara Mi's passionate delivery command equal attention on this track. Her dominant chest voice immediately grabs your focus at the song's forefront and only grows in poignancy and fervor. The pristine yet emotion-ridden belt she builds up to in the chorus is resounding; it sends goosebumps down your spine. She channels all of this emotion into impassioned belts that create a pure rush of adrenaline, elevating her exhilarating sound. The orchestral instrumentation complements Mi's energy, enhancing her refined sound while showcasing her explosive artistry. With each listen comes a different perspective, a new detail unlocked, and a fresh wave of emotion faced. "Closer To Heaven" is a timeless journey that expands and explores what it means to confront deeply our wounds and desires, all while spotlighting the intensity of Mi's raw expression.

Empara Mi is a rare gem with an irreplaceable talent for song, sound, and storytelling. Encompassing a wide range of heavy themes like grief, religion, hope, and passion, Mi gets gritty and vulnerable in her distinctive fusion of indie, cinematic, and hip-hop influences. One of the elements that allows her work to stand apart from the crowd is her love and appreciation for the orchestral accompaniments, which amplify her signature soul-baring deliveries. Mi's debut album, "Suitcase Full of Sins," was a momentous release that garnered wide acclaim and solidified her as an industry force, with some songs finding their way onto Netflix screens. With a highly anticipated second album, "Monsters and Masochists," on the horizon, Empara Mi will continue to share her fearless spirit and devotional intensity with a world eager to hear her sound. Stay tuned for more updates, and follow her socials down below!

Written By Pejah Carr

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