Review: "hotgirlsummer" - Charlotte Chipembere
- Hanna Kowal
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
"hotgirlsummer" by Charlotte Chipembere is a lighthearted, romantic tune. It follows the thought process of a person who had planned to have a fun, relationship free season... That is, until the right person came along and those plans went out the window. The speaker shares how she underestimated her partner, with the words "didn't take you at your word, but now I do believe you." Lyrics like "I should be getting sunkissed but I'm just wanting your lips," are a look into what could have been, ultimately promoting the message that both scenerios—single or in a relationship—can be just as blissful.
"hotgirlsummer" encapsulates the feeling of a new summer love with its sound. Vocal echoes and vocalizing reverberate through the track, creating a sunkissed, dreamy air to the tune. This immersive electropop song mirrors the emotional journey of the speaker of this song. It starts off with a club atmosphere to the tune with cool, dark electronic instrumentals and swauve, pulsing articulations of the lyrics. Very quickly, the sound of the song warms up with breathy, fast-paced singing, twinkling instrumentals, and lively percussion. Charlotte's singing through the pre-chorus is throaty and intimate, contrasting with the bright, light projection in the chorus.
Charlotte Chipembere, who also uses the pseudonym "Normal Girl", is a pop artist whose music is infused with indie, rock, and soul styles. Her songwriting talents speak to the emotional rollercoaster of dating in your 20's in the modern day. With a discography of singles and an EP called Falling, Charlotte's immersive lyricism offer tales of love, loss, and growth. On her channels, she showcases her smooth vocal talents through covers and originals alike, including collaborations with artists like FRNDS. Check out the links below to keep up to date with her music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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