maari and STRNDED’s new single, “no tellin,” encapsulates the feeling of being on a love rollercoaster. The independent R&B single, released via Forever In A Few, is a balancing act of emotional extremes leaning fringes between exhilaration and caution.
Tapping in with STRNDED, an oasis from the East Coast that recently approaches R&B-based beats and trap, maari, an artist for the ages who pulls every genre into the mix, raps, singing, and promoting continues an ode that’s catchy yet thought-invoking. “no tellin'” is a bathroom mirror moment decanted into hypnotic beats and a seductive melody.
The lyrics play a gentle game of tug of war, imploring you not to become too intoxicated with passions burning or wrapped up in a wave of romantic frenzy. “No tellin” implies that love can lift us to ecstatic heights and send us plummeting in the wrong direction if we’re not careful. The track touches on the upside-down nature of love, enjoying the ride of falling and being fearful of the fall itself.
If you’ve ever been carried along on the rise and fall of a relationship, “no tellin'” addresses that emotional rollercoaster directly. Whether you’re a bruised romantic or one with a mild case of butterflies, the song’s various tones of contemplativeness reflect the ability of love to lift us to the skies and leave us feeling like dirt. The track is a silky fusion of R&B with a trap-infused sound layered on top of a super relatable message.
maari and STRNDED have such chemistry together, which is no surprise given the fact that maari and STRNDED’s aesthetics are entirely different. The combination results in an intimate and endemic ambiance, a neat piece of soundtracking for charting the joys and perils of love, a thriller, and a beautiful mess. “no tellin” speaks to anyone who has ever become lost in the labyrinth of love.
Connect with maari on Instagram – @maari99nbrs
Connect with STRNDED on Instagram – @iamstrnded
