In 2021, British songstress Phoenix Laoutaris came onto the scene with her debut single, “Flowers.” The song introduced fans to Phoenix’s compelling voice and eclectic style while instantly grabbing the attention of tastemakers like BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders, DJ Target, and René LaVice. The track even earned praise from CLASH, with the publication describing Phoenix as “something special.” Over the years, she has further established herself as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging talents, and she will continue to uphold this reputation through the release of new music in the coming year. The first of which is “About You.”
With its warm horns, silky sax lines, and dreamy R&B production, “About You” captures that moment when a friendship evolves into something deeper. Listeners will drift away into a cozy and honest space, where Phoenix soulfully sings, “I know everything about you / I could never show you all that you mean to me.” She then reveals, “Hoping that one day it could be me and you together, how it’s meant to be.” The mix of soul, hip-hop, jazz, and R&B demonstrates Phoenix’s artistic side while also promoting a special classical-meets-contemporary sound. In the end, “About You” celebrates a more emotionally honest and creatively free era for Phoenix.
Phoenix explains,
“‘About You’ is playful, emotional, and doesn’t overthink itself, which is exactly where I’m at creatively right now. I’ve spent the last few years figuring out who I am and what I want to say. This song feels like the start of a new chapter and the closest I’ve come to making music that feels completely like me.”
You can listen to “About You” here.
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