June6xteen's latest single, "Me Myself & I," is stepping into her power in a hypnotic fusion of alternative pop and liquid drum and bass that throbs with energy, defiance, and self-empowerment. At only 19, the singer-songwriter is defining a daring new sonic territory, and this single is a sign that she's ready to change it all up.
From the first moment the beat drops, "Me Myself & I" sweeps you into a tempest of shimmery synths, breakneck percussion, and June6xteen's crystalline vocals that shimmy between vulnerability and utter confidence. It's the kind of song that makes you want to get up and dance internally and externally, but its message of self-sufficiency hangs around after the last note is gone.
"Me Myself & I" lyric resonates with this universal struggle to be true to yourself in a world that constantly pushes compromise. Her words are hard-hitting, but the crackling, modern production ensures they're encased in sound that sounds euphoric instead of dense. It's a master class of balance, emotionally vulnerable but sonically energizing.
June6xteen's development as an artist is evident. To fans who met her on The Voice Kids, this single is a bit of a kick-you-in-the-chest, more like a Reintroduction Of Some Sort. It highlights her vocal talent, indeed, but also her fearlessness when it comes to pushing pop boundaries. With "Me Myself & I," she is making a statement.
If this is simply the dawn of her new era, hold onto your hats because alternative pop's future just got a lot more interesting.