RIDE OR DIE [SHOTGUN] by Amanda Holley: Review

by Gabe Finch April 21, 2023

April 21, 2023

RIDE OR DIE [SHOTGUN] by Amanda Holley: Review

“Ride or Die” by Amanda Holley is an electrifying pop single that showcases her dynamic vocals and songwriting abilities. As a self-taught pianist and violinist, Amanda Holley boasts her skills in all sectors. The song opens with a pulsating beat, laying the groundwork for the entire track revving it up for an energizing ride throughout the song.

Holley’s smooth and flowy vocals are the standout feature of “Ride or Die,” with her utterances never stressing any syllable, making the song cascade like a waterfall and spurt up like the water from a fountain. Her voice is powerful yet soft and silky, a rare combination capable of carrying the listener through the ups and downs of the song’s narrative and making them sway through the course of it.

She gives us a more modern take on the wedding vows, “through thick and thin/in sickness and health,” with “Ride Or Die.” This simple act of staying till the end can make a world’s difference in this fickle world where nothing is ever permanent, and feelings are fleeting.

One of the strengths of “Ride or Die” is the way it seamlessly blends Lofi-like beats behind Holley’s sensational thick tone. The pop track consists of calming electronic music that is safe to listen to anywhere. And when it climaxes after the simple choruses, Holley swings her voice, providing a soft and sultry belt with an escalating bridge.

Overall, “Ride or Die” is an impressive single that has already amassed over 37,000 plays on Spotify. If you love a sultry, promising ride with music alongside, check out “Ride or Die” by Amanda Holley.