Sometimes the best way to honour your influences is by paying them homage, perhaps by re-interpreting a song that left a special mark on you. That’s exactly what Florida-based songster Kristopher did. Channelling his admiration for American superstar Ariana Grande, the talented singer recorded a cover of 2016’s hit single ‘Into You’.
If the original track is raw, groovy and luscious, Kristopher’s version surprisingly strips it down to a heartfelt ballad, exploring the artist’s ability to build charismatic lyrical poignancy on everything he sings. Big beats, gritty basslines and enchanting harmonies leave space for emotional piano riffing, light percussions, acoustic guitars, strings, and the Florida talent’s evocative vocals.
Of course, if there’s one thing we knew of Kristopher, is that he’s always up for opening his heart to delicate, fragile ballads. His previous release was a piano solo version of his last year’s debut single ‘Liar’, showcasing controlled yet powerful vocals. There’s a unique sense of melody in the American writer’s work, perhaps aided by his background in musical theatre.
In fact, this constant heartfelt lyricism is a permanent fixture of Kristopher’s artistic output, empowering the listeners in dealing with inner struggles and challenges, always finding the hopeful side in it. Navigating human love, he manages to grab a moment in time and enlarge it, sculpting it into a sensible musical number.
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