Tropez's new single, "Thinkin' Bout You," strikes the cord with style. A hypnotic blend of retro-funk grooves, lush synth textures, and soulful, cryptic vocals, "Thinkin Bout You" is a daring sonic statement that's equal parts futurology and nostalgia.
Co-produced with Ben Allen III Gnarls Barkley, Animal Collective, "Thinkin' Bout You" has a polished but intimate sound, seamlessly combining elements of R&B, synth-wave, and indie-pop with effortlessness. The heartbeat of "Thinkin Bout You" is a groove-heavy bassline that transports listeners through a neon-lit dreamscape where past love lingers like flickers of digital residue.
Tropez tells a story that feels lifted from a Black Mirror episode. What if we could implant memories of love? What if technology gave us the power to experience heartbreak on command? WRITTEN BY John ParelesAbove all, these recurring themes of nostalgia, obsession, and, notably, artificial emotion create an atmosphere that is both haunting and hypnotic so that every synth swell and vocal harmony has the sense of a flickering glitch in a romance that will not die.
The Christopher Hill-directed music video that accompanies it only adds to the vision. Soaked in neon tones and surreal imagery, it creates a cinematic tableau in which reality and dream meld the perfect visual complement to the track's sonic depth.
With "Thinkin Bout You," Tropez establishes himself as a boundary pusher with both storytelling and sound. It's a song meant to be felt, danced to, and played as often as possible. It is a love letter to the future wrapped in an ingrained groove and one that's impossible to turn away from.