OK, I almost can't believe I'm saying this. But Selena Gomez has a new sound (and look) and it's actually pretty amazing. Yes, Gomez has enlisted the help of some auto-tune (but let's face it, who hasn't these days?) to assist her in her new quest for musical domination but that doesn't detract from the fact that this is a sultry, solid sound for the singer.
Teaming up with A$AP Rocky, Gomez has released the smooth audio for new track 'Good For You', and it's undeniably catchy. We're predicting big things for this song. Gomez's verses flow beautifully and intertwine with the gradually building beats perfectly (some one give this woman's producers a GRAMMY). It's slower and more drawn out than Gomez's usual up-beat pop sound, which is a big risk, but one than monumentally pays off.
Gomez has shown she has the self-confidence, both lyrically and personally, to venture into new territory and sing something that is distinctly different from anything she has done before. Gomez has adopted a new mature sound that echoes her years (seriously people, she's 22, not 12) and will hopefully help her shed the Disney image she still carries around (undeservedly) like a dead puppet. If this doesn't do it, nothing will.
With breathy mesmerizing vocals that possess a stunning echo, Gomez has really kicked up the ambience to an 11 in this slick production (big credit to producers: Sir Nolan, Nick Monson, A$AP Rocky & Hector Delgado). The lyrical content has an essence of self-confidence, with Gomez singing about looking good and being 'good' for her other half. Particularly notable lyrics include the use of poetry: "leave the stress from us on the floor" and "syncopate my skin to your heart beating". Also have to give a shout-out to the jewellery reference: "could even make that Tiffany jealous". A$AP Rocky also has a segment towards the end of the song which echoes Gomez's sentiments whilst also implying certain sexual acts. Overall, Gomez appears to be well a truly on form with A$AP Rocky in this impressive new single. Listen to the audio below, and check back tomorrow for our thoughts on Gomez's music video (released 26th June), directed by Sophie Muller:
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