Ana November shines through like the happiest breath of fresh air with "Good Time." The title is self-explanatory, and the thrilling twist of this track most definitely transports you to a place where immersion in celebration, connection, and pure feel-good energy all flow at your own pace. Mixing elements of Contemporary R&B with some Adult Contemporary flava and a warm Retro Soul vibe, Ana has crafted a landscape that is both classic yet contemporary.
There is a reflective touch about this, but one that is never mired in the past. Ana offers a wistful appeal in the form of a top-tier production that simultaneously pays tribute to previous eras while fitting right into the contemporary R&B pocket. The defining feature of "Good Time" is its will. When Ana wrote this song, she wanted to write something that brought hope. It's present in each drum hit, vocal run, and instrumental. It is that perfect song that you play while you are getting ready to go out or when the day seems cloudy.
Ana, at an early age, has felt a deep love for music, long before rewinding cassette tapes filled with Brandy and Mary J. Blige, until the ribbons began to wear thin. How her passion for what she does again shines through is evident in the details that accompany this sound, as well as the subtle vocal aesthetic choices, slightly different tender chords, and genuine soul used to deliver. Her path, from writing songs with her family at a young age to coming to terms with music as her greatest purpose, adds more layers of truth to her work. Ana November brightens our world with a beat to dance with "Good Time." And in a world that could definitely use more joy, that's something to replay.
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