A fusion of electronic pop and R&B, gliding on funky 80’s rhythms, Dezabel’s “Can't Stand You” is a plethora of sounds colliding in perfect unison. A mosaic of sounds and beats, “Can't Stand You” aims to represent the complexities of inner feelings within a love-hate relationship. Bold and rhythmically catchy, the song's moody vibe and Dezabel’s voice over each beat provide a sensual sound. Dezabel begins with the opening line, “Feels like we're spending summer under the shade, imperfect like some Levi's that's frayed... I can't stand, I can't stand, I can't stand you, but I need you." The line perfectly epitomizes the song's meaning about a relationship that has its struggles but keeps you coming back for more and holding on. In another line, Dezabel describes promises being made with “fingers crossed,” hinting at the hope in the relationship. However, it is alluded that the promises always end up being broken, another problem within its turbulence.
Contemporary, yet crafted with a nostalgic and groovy 80’s flare, Dezabel layers on synth-heavy sounds and techno lines. “Can’t Stand You” is complex and completely expressive in its free-moving sound. The track echoes scenes from Rhianna's “Work” with its R&B influences and pop sounds blending. The atmospheric production is immersive and colorful, with soulful voices and emotive lyrics fusing over an addicting rhythm. Danceable and seductive, the song is smooth in progression as well as intimate. Though vibrant in a montage of electronic beats and synthesizers, the track is still easygoing while being fun and chill. “Can’t Stand You” stands out as an inventive masterpiece, with different worlds of music colliding in perfect cohesion.
Dezabel is a duo comprised of singer/songwriter JVZEL and producer/composer Bilgi, who are known, as seen in “Can't Stand You,” for their fusion of Pop genres, R&B, Jazz, and Electronica. The collaboration began in 2019, first starting as a solo project which soon led them on a musical journey that brought forth the ambition to break musical barriers and create rich and unique sounds. JVZEL has worked with notable hit artists such as David Guetta and Kendrick Lamar. Alongside Bilgi’s various influences pulled from Pop, Jazz, Film Music, and R&B, the dynamic duo is a force to be reckoned with. The former comes from L.A. studios while Bilgi has roots in Zurich, both blending as musical talent powerhouses. The contrast of sounds and unique flares of both artists, seamlessly fuse to create a distinctively standout sound. With Dezabel scheduled to make their live debut in Los Angeles at the beginning of October, the duo plans to perform on stages worldwide in 2025.
Written By Mia Chavez
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