Barbara Teresa – Overrated (2022)
Leading up to her next EP, Barbara Teresa is treating our ears to the playful tones of ‘Overrated’. Bringing the Latin pop flair to a dancing vibe, she has you moving to her rhythm while diving into some confessional poetic lyrics. There is a hypnotic flow to her sound making the single extremely catchy and downright addictive.
While Teresa has released music in the past, this year sees her taking creative control over her life and music. Through her upcoming EP, she is displaying her musical prowess for all to see as she moves from the playful vibes of this single to neo-soul groove, aching vulnerability and pure Latin pop rhythms. As a taster for what is to come, this single will have you eager to hear more from this young artist.
‘Overrated’ opens with a blend of warbling electronic tones and a Latin pop vibe. This rises into a smoother melodic flow that has you shimmying to the sound. The heat of Latin pop has been infused into the base of the melody while the higher tones are a sparkle of cool water. There is something about the bassline of the melody that keeps you moving, but it infiltrates your senses with delicate ease. The melody has a touch of playfulness to the sound that lightens your day and fills you with some good vibes. Later in the track, there is a turn to the melody as the moving beats drop into a sunny interlude.
While the melody does get you moving to the rhythm and sets the bright and light tone of the track, it is Teresa’s vocals that are the star of the show. Her performance picks up some of the playfulness of the melody and turns it up. Woven into these playful vibes are her confessional flows that dance around the poetic lyrics. As her performance swings between English and Spanish, she elevates the fusion feeling of the single. It is an extremely catchy performance that intertwines with the melody for a groovy movement. You can’t help but feel a bit of summer fun sinking into your skin as you listen with the Latin touches and smooth vocals sparkling down on you like a cascade of glittering light.
With a playful vibe, Barbara Teresa has us dancing into the confessional and poetic lyrics of ‘Overrated’ that have been dusted with addictive Latin pop tones. Through the music, she has us shimmying to a melody packed with moving beats and sparkling tones. Her vocals take the playfulness of the single to another level as she smoothly moves from Spanish to English.
Find out more about Barbara Teresa on her website, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
