Our obsession with Mango In Euphoria seems to grow with every release. The last track that we featured was when the star shared notions of self-realization with the defiant, reflective, and empowering single, CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS, so when we heard that she was back with ARM CANDY, poignantly released on Valentine’s Day, we couldn’t wait to immerse ourselves in her universe once again and share our experience.
ARM CANDY opens with bold and immersive vocals as Mango In Euphoria sings, “I’m thinking lately, I need to have a face-to-face with you, when I ask the question, will you tell me the truth…”. We are immediately intrigued by the pop star’s perspective, narrative, and introspective depth.
The track unfolds with a luscious and dimensional 80s adjacent synthscape, almost like a James Bond 007 movie soundtrack. The production is sublime, synth-pop at its finest. As for the message, ARM CANDY is about confronting a lover who seems tempted by superficial fame, lust and materialism.
Mango In Euphoria shares how she feels that there needs to be a direct, truthful conversation (“face-to-face”) because she senses her muse is drawn to shallow pleasures (“sell your soul,” “arm candy,” “lust and pornography”), and possibly another person who doesn’t really compare to her.
There appears to be tension between illusion and reality. Mango In Euphoria is aware of these uncomfortable truths. Ultimately, it’s about jealousy, self-worth and notions of frustration with someone who is “blind” to the genuine connection she thinks they share.
It’s masterfully written, and to see Mango In Euphoria bring this to life in both English and French the accompanying music video, directed by Camille Alexander, is nothing short of delightful. She is so charismatic and unique, captivating and mesmerizing, not to mention the fiery on-screen connection with her new permanent bassist Falko!
We learn that ARM CANDY is part of Mango In Euphoria‘s upcoming EP, LETHAL LUST – a project she has described as “centered on men in the industry who dismissed and underestimated her for a couple of years.”
Needless to say, we are absolutely in awe, and have added ARM CANDY to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Mango In Euphoria‘s exquisite, growing discography, and await the release of LETHAL LUST!