Establishing the mood with celestial tones and glistening keys, we are already hypnotized by Josy B‘s release, Crybaby. Expanding with synthetic frequencies into a bold contemporary R&B meets trap-hybrid soundscape, Josy B opens with the assertive and self-realized lyrics, “It’s the same, every day, trust betrayed, no loyalty…”
We learn that the rising Puerto Rican artist, who is based in Los Angeles, has been singing since the age of five! She cites Mariah Carey and Aaliyah as some of her influences which we can feel come through in Crybaby on a production and soundscape level.
Josy B writes about the trials and tribulations of her love life and confesses, “This song is about heartbreak and how the guy is trying to come back in the picture but it’s too late. I’m teasing him saying he’s a Crybaby…”
Lyrical highlights include the fierce, “All these bitches really in for a rude awakening…”, and the powerful “Wow you look so damn crazy, fucked you so good you hate me…”
We appreciate the candid authenticity that Josy B writes and creates with, and the dimensional production of the composition is out of this world! You can also check out the awesome slowed and reverb edit of the track!
Crybaby has been added to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we stream Josy B‘s wider discography including BTW and XX Bad.