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Artist: Iris
Song: "Crazy"
Iris is a pop rock singer songwriter based out of New Jersey. Her debut single "Crazy", was co-written with Josh Hendrick, and produced by Taylor Johnson, along with Grammy award winning producer Malay (John Legend, Frank Ocean). "Crazy" was recently featured on the Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 premiere on Netflix, which has garnered her music much acclaim and cemented her artist status in the music industry. Iris is a strong advocate for equality, positivity, and Parkinson's disease awareness. Drawing inspiration from artists like Stevie Nicks, Iris strives to relate to listeners by sharing her most vulnerable side, delving into her own experiences with heartbreak and rejection. Iris sings, "trying to be strong but it's hard not to get my heart involved, I play it off but my eyes tell it all, you're all I want".
"Crazy" begins with a dreamy ethereal pop feel, with Iris's captivating vocals floating perfectly in the mix teeming with raw emotion. Carefully layered synth swells and reversed guitar effects bring out each section and add unique dynamics to the arrangement. As the song progresses we hear elements of percussion, and fluttering instruments that come in and out of the soundscape, creating a sense of wonder that simultaneously creates a sonic layer for Iris's vocals to stand out, and tell this bittersweet love story singing, "I'm not crazy, I'm just crazy about you".
"Crazy" is an impressive stand out debut from this New Jersey singer songwriter. Make sure to follow Iris on social media, and keep your eyes peeled for future Spotify releases.