In a dusky cocktail lounge, where the clink of ice in a glass becomes the rhythm, reigning Ashia Ackov, the songbird of the night, comes with “Intoxicated,” her new single. This sensuous, velvet-cloaked track delivers pretty much exactly as foggy crosswinds of glamour, romance, and late-night magnetism, wafting into our ears on a plume of chill vibes.
Working from an image of a chanteuse serenading a tiny club, Ackov evokes old Hollywood glam and contemporary elegance in a track that is self-assuredly out of time and filled with fresh allure. Her whisper-toned vocals ride above the melodies, gently intertwined, whispering lyrics as if telling secrets whilst sipping red wine. There’s a quiet power to her performance, never flashy, always deliberate, that makes “Intoxicated” seem more like a mood than a song.
With the first piano chord, you are transported to dim candlelight and longing glances. The stripped-down production leaves room for emotional storytelling. It’s not a track to dominate dance floors. It’s for slinging at home, slow-dancing in the kitchen, unwinding with loved ones, and stealing moments alone on Valentine’s Day.
Described as a “Glam Romance” song by Ackov herself, “Intoxicated” is aesthetic. Your May makeup bag #couplesgoals, date night playlists, or that blissed-out moment when you’re locked in the eyes of someone who gets you. This song perfectly encapsulates that magical chemistry, which doesn’t require a spotlight, just a spark.