Josy B

A fresh release from Josy B takes a classic pop tonality and brings it into a dance approach and in doing so, lets the genres bleed into each other and create this edgy but bright atmosphere that comes through with a sheen and polish that lets you feel like you've been listening to this on the radio for a few years already.

"Crush" is a lush and full-bodied single that keeps to this smooth approach but gets excitable when that chirus hits. It's got that gusto and color that you want from a slick pop single like this.

There is a great air of sexiness, and the song does have a killer arrangement that lets it breathe.

The artist's vocals are perfect for this track. She comes across with a confident and addictive character and attitude that makes you want more and more.

Plus, this single has that drive that you want from a heavy handed pop song. And when I say heavy handed, I mean musically robust when it needs to be. These are the aspects that keep you listening.

Wanting to get to that chorus again so you can feel that little rush that happens right when it hits.

To get pop songs right, you have to have a good formula and a good hook. It has to be written and arranged right but also performed the way the song calls for.

Josy B manages to pull all of these off without blinking. And it feels good to listen to the release nice and loud.