Okay, so picture a flamingo trying to tap-dance. That’s the kind of delightful weirdness Rosie Belvie’s “CRUSH” embodies. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill heart-flutter track. It’s like someone took the fizzy feeling of first crush and poured it over a polyrhythmic, funk-splattered canvas. We’re talking the kind of sonic paint that makes you want to move, even if your body doesn’t quite know how yet.

There’s an undeniable sunshine in it, a golden-hour glow wrapped around something more complex than simple romantic bubblegum. I found myself thinking about… well, I don’t know, maybe ancient trading routes? Somehow, Belvie manages to layer these playful, almost chaotic rhythms with a core that feels grounded. Like a vibrant bird with very strong feet.

It’s Afro-beat, but with these little stabs of something else. A dash of jazz sneaks in, like an uninvited guest at a really good party. Maybe it’s the way Belvie’s voice sits atop the whole thing – not exactly shouting, but definitely not shy. It’s there, a captivating invitation to join in the slightly manic, entirely charming dance of new affection. This feels intensely personal yet wildly universal, like seeing the world for the first time, but knowing you’ve somehow been here all along.

The whole thing leaves you with this weirdly wonderful feeling— a fuzzy static clinging to the edges of your senses. Was that music? A dream? Or simply a well-placed flamingo? You’ll have to listen again to try to figure it out.

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