Lili Joy has forged her own unique vocal style, described by Gwen Stefani as “beautiful, tender, & feminine.” Her indie pop music blends her influences of old-school jazz and modern alternative, creating a multidimensional sound.
Lili first gained attention on YouTube, leading her to be cast on The Voice Season 16 as part of Team Blake. Since then, she has focused on releasing her own music, working with producer John Velasquez to craft the whimsical and honest sound that represents her creative voice.
Lili plans to release her first album titled “She” in July, an album chronicling her journey of coming into her own as an artist and woman chasing after her ambitions in the music world. The title track carries deep personal significance as it captures Lili’s perspective as she steps into adulthood, chasing her musical ambitions that she has followed for years. The song reflects Lili’s journey, still in its early stages, carving out a place for herself in the world of music as she steps more into this world.
Musically, “She” takes on a gorgeous and dreamy texture, transporting the listener straight into Lili’s melodic poetic vision. The song’s instrumentation combines delicate indie-pop elements with touches of lo-fi to create a sonic landscape that glows softly like gold. Delicate guitar chords serve as the backbone, accompanied by hazy synth pads and subtle percussive textures.
While the tempo remains gentle and unhurried throughout, the arrangement builds subtly as the track progresses. Lili’s warm vocal delivery remains the emotional anchor, rendering the lyrics in a candid fashion.
The mood “She” evokes is one of wistful nostalgia and hopefulness. In under four minutes, Lili manages to conjure an entire emotional landscape through the simple yet evocative choice of instrumentation and her soulful vocals.