RaRa's latest single, Sweet Hurricane, explores the polarizing fire that arises during the lead up to a lover's quarrel. As she sings "There's something here, I feel it in the air tonight" RaRa artistically conjures up imagery of a metaphorical storm brewing –providing listeners with a sharp rise in anticipation, similar to the on-edge sensation one would get just before an impending hurricane touched down. Love is a catalyst that can invoke a bevy of actions when tensions are high and passion runs deep. RaRa eloquently touches on the raw emotion that comes through during a fight between partners, belting out the line "Come on scream and shout, shout, shout. Go slam the door, why don't you smash a glass or two". Sweet Hurricane is an emotionally charged love ballad that touches on the susceptibility, romantic strife, and overwhelming adoration felt between partners, and is certainly worth a couple dozen listens from fans of high-quality pop music that makes you feel something.
From a production standpoint, Sweet Hurricane is ultra polished and smooth from start to finish – providing listeners with a fun listening experience that is filled with intoxicating lyrics one can't help but sing along to. This track gives big Amy Winehouse vibes with its timeless instrumentation and big, electric female vocals that are sure to induce the dropping of jaws from audience members. The powerful percussion within Sweet Hurricane adds a level of dynamism to the song reminiscent of the iconic Big Band arrangements heard within the music of classic 60s era crooners like Aretha Franklin. This is an uber infectious, high-energy tune that is sure to get stuck in your head after just one listen.
RaRa, aka Raquel Reno, first began performing live at open mic nights and local jam sessions around her hometown of Cheltnham, UK – before moving to China in 2013 to join a band. Since then, RaRa's vocal talents have taken her to Dubai, and eventually Nashville, where she is currently collaborating with some heavy hitters within the industry. Raquel has gone on to co-write with John Fortis, Paul O'Duffy, Ant Whiting, and is currently working with Grammy winning producer Lawrence 'Boo' Mitchell at Royal Studios in South Memphis. The young starlet's iconic vintage aesthetic stems from her profound love of sixties soul, reflected by her ever-growing collection of classic vinyl.
Written By Dan Caddigan
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