Leonie Jakobi releases her newest single, “I Deserve To Shine,” the UK-based rocker delivers a blistering anthem of self-empowerment, bolstered by the warm, dreamy embrace of heartland rock and old-school grit. From the first note, it’s evident that Leonie is claiming her moment.
The track is a perfect storm of raw emotion and vintage rock energy, a distillation of an artist who knows precisely who she is, and what she’s worth. Her vocals here smolder with conviction, and each line spins with every confidence that transmutes self-belief into an unstoppable weapon. Her voice has no hesitation, just the unvarnished attitude of someone taking up their full power.
“I Deserve To Shine” derives from rock’s golden era, but gives it a fresh, new urgency. The classic influences are so apparent, from southern licks to analog warmth to a driving rhythm section that’s impossible to ignore. The song emphasizes authentic production, co-produced by singer-songwriter Arielle and recorded in Nashville with vintage ’70s equipment, which is becoming increasingly rare in today’s digital age. It’s raw, honest, and hits you like a freight train of self-realization.
This single is also a taste of what’s to come. Working on her debut album, you can tell she’s piecing together something different, an unapologetic blend of classic rock and contemporary, journalistic, cathartic storytelling. Airplay on BBC Introducing, Planet Rock, and a slot at Liverpool’s legendary Anfield is already winning hearts in her direction. More extensive than a song, this is an anthem for those who’ve ever felt invisible, unimportant, or discounted. She is coming for anyone who isn’t giving her space to be in her light, unapologetically and on her terms.
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