Stēvi M - Watch Me Go

​Stēvi M

Watch Me Go
self-released; 2023

By Dan Weston
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Long Island native Stēvi M writes and sings songs that are empowering, uplifting and hopeful, seeking to inspire self-love and confidence, especially in people that have been made to feel “less than.” According to the artist her songs speak of body positivity, determination, grit, resilience and light-hearted joy. One of her upcoming songs is entitled “Watch Me Go.”

The song combines a Latin vibe with a contemporary pop sensibility. I loved the piano and blaring horns before the groove snaps in. Once the drums come in you are also introduced to the vocals. I can say she has a vibrant and confident voice. There’s a lot of emotions in there. It’s playful and fun with a little bit of danger. The song gets better as it progresses.

The hook is there when she repeats “Watch Me Go” with a robust and dance worthy groove. I also thought the additional clean funk guitar on the verse sounded great. It quickly subsides but other elements are added as well. The song at around the two-minute mark is in full effect. 

The thing I wasn’t expecting was rapping that appeared from a guest called Ivy States. It’s a very unusual combination of sounds that somehow works. There’s a heavy electronic beat, wild opera singing and rapping. It’s very original any way you slice it. The transition back to the hook is somehow seamless which might be the most impressive part of the song. It should be noted that Ivy States put together the instrumental aspects of the song.

This is a single if I ever heard one. The fusion of styles here is done masterfully. It’s the type of song that feels accessible to almost any age group. It’s also the type of pop song that works because it’s immediate and the rhythm of the song simply catches you and doesn't let go till the end of the song.

​Stēvi M has a number of other singles planned for the not too distant future. In the meantime I would suggest checking out some of her back catalog to get up to speed on this impressive artist.

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