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Beautiful
Pop · 2018

Beautiful

Bazzi

Hazy, neon-tinted R&B-pop that captures the rush of romantic infatuation. Breathy vocals float over crisp trap percussion and shimmering midnight synths.

August 2, 2018 · Warner Dance Labels

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Beautiful is a masterclass in the 'vibey' pop aesthetic that defined the late 2010s. It sounds like a humid Los Angeles night, illuminated by neon signs and the soft glow of a smartphone. The production is spacious and polished, utilizing heavy reverb to create a sense of depth that feels both intimate and expansive. It is the sonic equivalent of a slow-motion sequence in a modern romance film, where every detail is heightened by a sense of longing.

Moments Worth Listening For
the way the bass drops out during the pre-chorus, leaving the breathy falsetto suspended in a wash of reverb
the crisp, triplet-timed hi-hats that kick in during the second verse to ground the ethereal synths
the final vocal ad-libs that trail off into a shimmering synth pad, mimicking a fading memory
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Beautiful sound next to the rest of Bazzi's catalogue?

Midnight+1.7σ

Midnight saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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