Blue Ophilia - Don't Wanna Be Your Friend No More
Pop, Reggae, Dance
Toronto, Canada
Overall Impression: For singer/songwriter Blue Ophilia music is something that has always inspired and been part of her. For Blue Ophilia, no matter what obstacles she has face, she has endured and triumphed because of music, songs have just kept coming to her naturally and the more she wrote the more she healed. Her latest single "Don't Wanna Be Your Friend No More" is a funky mix of reggae, pop, dance and funk and is a perfect fit for contemporary pop/rock radio. Reminscent of artists like Shaggy, The Black Eyed Peas and Macy Gray, this is a song for fans of those artists as well as of the genres of pop/rock, funk, Carribean and island music.
Strongest Point(s): The melody of the song sets the tone for the tune. born in the Carribean, it's easy to see how the melodies of the islands, have inspired the reggae, calyspo feel to the piece. While her music is usually composed mostly of strings, with her latest tune, she takes a different take. This song is fun, bright and features sounds inspired by the islands, including the sounds of reggae and calypso. The piece is melodic and uplifting with a great pop and dance rhythm. Featuring the pulsating and infectious sounds of drums, keyboards, guitar, bass and tambourine. Accompanying the melody is her voice, which has a jazzy blues feel with a slight rasp that sounds like combination of Macy Gray and Andra Day.
Target Audience Appeal: For fans of Reggae, pop and dance. For Fans of Amy Winehouse, Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani and Macy Gray.
Artist target suggestions: Norah Jones, Corrine Bailey Rae, Macy Gray, Lily Allen, Duffy, Alicia Keys, Lana Del Rey, Nelly Furtado, Andra Day, Joss Stones, Des'ree, John Legend, Katie Melua, Alicia Keys, Leona Lewis, Jennifer Lopez, Timbaland, Pitbull, PSY, Shakira, Kesha, The Script, One Republic, Sarah Bareilles, Snow Patrol, The Fray, Robbie Williams, Jessi J, Paramore, Andy Grammer and ZAYN.
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About the Reviewer:
Kristina Mondo is a freelance writer specializing in music journalism. From working as a columnist at various publications to managing PR and press campaigns for a camp music festival, and touring with various artists Kristina is a music lover appreciating all types of music and what they have to offer from Opera to rap, there is always something to appreciate in every song. Interviews, however, are her passion, because it's not just about what the artist lets you see but what you can draw out of them getting to the heart of who they really are.