Review: "Obsessed" - Jemma Johnson
- Nevaeh Scott
- 11 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Let’s not front… we’ve all been a little… OBSESSED. With this new single off her new EP Dark Side, Jemma Johnson’s hit “Obsessed” will have you feeling that title. If you’re a 90s baby, or a 00’s baby who LOVES the 90s pop/alternative pop scene, this song is definitely for you! The song spills the tea of those overbearing, passionate feelings that are inescapable. It lights a fire within you, reminding listeners of the dangers and fun that come along with such aggressive affection. While this can sound scary, Jemma turns it into a fun, poppy adventure that listeners can strut confidently with. If you’re reading this and thinking of Joe Goldberg from YOU, then you’re in the right mindset!
Starting with a sultry piano, we are instantly getting that 90s vibe. The gritty bass gives a perfect foundation for the drums and consistent tambourine. There is a dry-synth that keeps the beat grounded, letting the vocals be the star of the show. There are lots of things Jemma has going on with the vocals that make me obsessed with this song. The robotic swell that gives Britney Spears and the occasional runs that give Christina Aguilera intertwine beautifully. Leading up to the chorus, the phrasing becomes accelerated, more excited. Giving the listeners an interesting chorus that echoes in between raw and phone-filter lines: “I’m a little obsessed/Do you even know that you’ve got control/I’ve been trying my best/But I can’t resist yeah it’s physical”. Altogether, this masterpiece is revitalizing the iconic pop that has been missing in today’s music.
Jemma Johnson is a rising singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Derby, located in the United Kingdom. She has racked up over 20 million streams within Spotify and YouTube. While experimenting with her take on alternative pop, she has been gigging with a variety of artists such as Charlie Simpson, Beth McCarthy, James Walsh, and more! She had ton of festivals in 2024 like Tramlines, Y-Not, The Rising, and her own gig in France: MiCannes Festival. Her previous releases have not only hit Spotify curated playlists but have also played on Radio 1, BBC Introducing, and Radio X. She has been calling for attention, and this year all eyes are on her! If you loved this song as much as I did, feel free to check out the rest of her music with the links down below!
Written By Nevaeh Scott
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