Coming up through the music scene is rising pop sensation Issa Raye’s new single, “But I Do,” a flirty and sassy pop-disco record destined to light up the dance floors. The tune starts with a tantalising blend of synth and guitar, buoyed by an ambient hum of background chatter. It’s almost like you’re catching the buzz of a club right before the music comes begins. As the song bursts through, you are faced with an impossible-to-resist rhythmic groove.
Issa’s voice is soothing yet effortlessly glides across the rhythmic foundation of the catchy beat and bedrock rhythm of the track. “But I Do” narrates a poetic journey that leads into a very tantalising push-and-pull tango, one that only an off-again-on-again relationship can warrant. It encapsulates all the pull and the magnetic force one can feel toward someone, though you know it isn’t right. This thrilling but stormy ride has its voice in Issa Raye, with a sass and flair that brings this track to life. Lyrics are of those in-between moments when desire and doubt are doing the tango—one moment, you’re consumed with longing, and the next, you’re ready to walk away.
The song, meanwhile, is a lush cascade of strings, vibrant synths, groovy bassline, and playful bells all wrapped together to form a saccharine, infectious, dance-worthy stew for Issa Raye’s delicious vocal acrobatics.
That sweet spot between contemporary pop and the disco era is equally appealing to fans of Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Ava Max, Zara Larsson, and more. This is the soundtrack to every dance floor confession and late-night contemplation; Issa Raye is here to remind you that sometimes the heart wants what it wants, even if it’s just for one more dance.
Based in Los Angeles and Miami, artist Issa Raye adds an original twist to pop music while curating a fusion of her abundant life and cultural background. Born in Colombia, Issa has always dreamt of an artistic career in the United States. Her love affair with music began at a tender age, inspired by powerhouse artists such as Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga. A proud teenager armed with a guitar at 15 and carrying on growing and learning, even adding piano lessons to the mix, she finally bit the bullet into taking the advice of her community to forge ahead with her music career. Currently, Issa Raye is in the studio working on new music to excite and electrify her fan base. With a sound as unmistakable as her passion, Issa is ready to make her mark on the industry.
Issa Raye’s new single, “But I Do,” makes you feel summer, the thrill of short-time love, and the heat of the dance floor. The vibe remains impressive, so make sure you are there to feel this latest piece of craft from Issa Raye, who’s going all out with the new music.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.