British pop artist TaniA Kyllikki, through an infectious mix of confidence and vocal prowess, has intelligently pulled out her corner in the independent music scene, perpetrating a highly peculiar sound particular to her contemporaries. Her own life’s story adds depth to her music that could never be forced. It forms itself around the progressive genre style as she and her husband/producer, Rynellton, combine various innovative sounds while clinging to a traditional motif.
Her latest effort, “Feel Good Vibes,” plays a master class catering to how to make an anthem, wherein the positive indicator is not compromised. The track begins with this intelligently laid-out progression that immediately latches onto you when the bar phrase establishes a groove that gazes ahead with the kind of confidence that TaniA delivers in her vocals.
The verses glide on a cool framework of arpeggiated synthesizers, giving TaniA enough solid ground for her remarkable vocal range. You will notice the dynamic range, breathing space in the mix, and the X-factor ability of each component to get noticed a bit more.
Halfway through the arrangement, you will hear a surprisingly inventive rap breakdown that showcases TaniA’s licensing as a singer.
A risk that dances on the brink, but pays off tremendously, providing zest for what could have been in the straight-up dance category. This section has the kind of subtle modicum shift in a musical pattern that shows just the devotion to detail that makes good productions great.
This week’s regular rave lost its shine, but you’ll discover more and more with each facile hearing. When that last hook kicks in, I cannot help but dance. The beauty of the track is just how readily it intertwines commercial appeal with genuine artistry. The lyrics may describe good vibes and living your best life, but TaniA bears a certain honesty in her delivery that might just make any clichés turn into a moment of honest connection.
Get the track and play it with good headphones; you’ll be glad you did for how it comes alive from the stereo field’s width and the subtleties of the production. Crank it up and let yourself feel the light-hearted push of the groove; you would want to hit that replay by the time that last chorus comes around! I rarely find a song that is this accessible while still being so intelligently created. Do yourself a favor and add it to your library today!