Devonish enchants with her new single, “Kiss Me.” Devonish, whose roots are in Montego Bay, Jamaica, but who is now reppin’ from the U.S., is carving out her lane as a new voice, giving songs with both intimate and cinematic feel.
From the opening note, “Kiss Me” envelops listeners in a comforting, melodic embrace. The minimalist production is smooth, and it’s a surface for Devonish’s vocals to float on, with room for the lyrics to sparkle and the story to develop. The anxiety of catching feelings, the mischief of wondering what you might do to get noticed, the muted desire that something could happen, something so simple might lead to something so beautiful.
But what sets “Kiss Me” apart is how Devonish leans into the innocence and audacity of young love. She explained that it’s about a crush, the innocence and boldness of attempting to get a crush’s attention, and the fearlessness to be creative when starting a conversation. That spirit comes through the song, which has a tender and empowering sound.
Devonish draws an instance picture, with each line flooding with genuineness and warmth. It’s the kind of song that sounds like a whispered confession or the beginning of a letter you never had the guts to send. And for listeners, it’s a kind reminder to romanticize the small stuff, not to overthink love, and to say how you feel sometimes. “Kiss Me” is a mood, a memory, and maybe even motivation. Whether you’re crushing hard or looking back at those early sparks, Devonish wants you to lean in, feel the feelings, and perhaps take that leap.
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