Donny Hayes is no foreigner to emotive storytelling, and with his new single "Be About It," he continues to show that honesty, pocket, and dirt can go hand in hand. Enlisting powerhouse collaborators Erin MacKenzie and Andy Cormier, it is a bluesy pop rocker that punches with raw feeling and melodic fire. "Be About It" plays like a back-and-forth confession and conviction in equal measure.
Driven by Hayes's expressive delivery, the song examines the depth of human connection and what it means to act on words of support. It's this mix of alternative pop edge and soulful blues warmth that makes the track interesting and engaging, with a layered thrust that draws you in "Be About It" is an appealing blend of blues, pop rock, and alternative rock, but with an underpinning sense of sincerity behind every note. The production is clean without being sterile, polished but still pulsing with soul. There's space in the mix for every instrument to be heard, and more crucially, for every emotion to be felt.
This is an anthem for fans of bluesy rock and for anyone who's experienced a fear of the facade in a world of false promises. "Be About It" is a call to action to be what you say and live what you love. With undeniable chemistry between Donny Hayes, Erin MacKenzie, and Andy Cormier, it's safe to say this track walks loud and with a groove that you won't forget. "Be About It" is a statement, coming from three artists who are genuinely comfortable in their own skin and aren't afraid to let the music speak for itself.