BITEZโs new single โPerformative Loveโ is a genre-melting, electrified triumph amalgamating R&B, Electronic Pop, and Hip Hop with a lyrical affirmation. With a voice like velvet dipped in steel, the British-Jamaican-Nigerian polymath transforms pain into power, channeling betrayal and alienation into a slow-burning anthem of self-worth and defiance. The track struts, prowls, and growls with a hard-won and richly deserved confidence.
The song opens with a deep, buzzing thrum, immediately pulling you into its heavy, hypnotic soundscape. A distant wolf howl teases the trackโs animal instinct, followed by trailing, meditative horns that slither in low and slow. Then the beat drops, hard and deliberate, laying the foundation for BITEZโs gravelly, smug flow. Her delivery is grave but gleeful, like someone whoโs stared down the mask of fake love and come out the other side unfazed and unstoppable.
โPerformative Loveโ is a reclamation of dignity after being misread, misunderstood, or manipulated. With smoky vocals and a richly layered production, the single walks the tightrope between rebellion and elegance. The trackโs hook hums with the wisdom of someone who knows their worth and doesnโt need validation. The smooth saxophone licks bring warmth, even playfulness, to the otherwise cool, intense soundscape.
Paired with the music video painted in vintage reds and golds, this single is a teaser of whatโs to come from her upcoming EP EAT MY HEART. Stay tuned for the big release.
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Review by: Naomi Joan