Drawing us in with a cymbal riser and percussive claps with a dimensional synth, Michellar opens CROSSED with a pop sensibility and the lyrics, “You have crossed my heart, I have no control over you, you have no expression on your face…”

The opus expands with dynamic, almost Latin-esque drums, tapping into Michellar‘s heritage, whilst the overarching sentiment of the song feels like something that fans of Kylie Minogue and early Little Boots will be able to connect with!

We have been featuring Michellar‘s song regularly and this is definitely her most “dance-pop” release! We love how genre expansive Michelle Bond can be! CROSSED is written and composed by Michelle Bond and produced by Marius Alexandru. The song is performed vocally by Lillian, who recorded the vocals in Ukraine under Michellar’s direction. 

We learn that the song draws inspiration from artists like Gloria Estefan by blending infectious rhythms with emotive storytelling. The result is a bold and energetic sound that was actually born from a moment of intense emotion and conflict surrounding a creative project.

What began as a slower, more reflective song transformed into a high-energy dance anthem as a way to fully express and release those emotions. In that sense, CROSSED feels highly cathartic! Michellar channels frustration into empowerment, using movement and rhythm to reframe the experience and underline her belief that music, like all art, can shift meaning simply by changing perspective.

We have added CROSSED to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Michellar‘s exquisite, growing discography and anticipate 2026 releases from the star!

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