Anthemic pop track powered by positive affirmations, I AM from REGALJASON is what we need
Jamaican-born, Panama raised and London residing, REGALJASON returns after the release of “Ascend” with new single “I AM” another anthemic pop track powered by positive affirmations. Opening the track soft synth pads turn to rumble bass lines accompanied by poignant percussion and Regal’s signature strong and full-bodied vocals. Unlike on the rising newcomer’s last release, “Ascend”, Regal makes the stylistic decision to dial back the complexity of the instrumental arrangement and vocal acrobatics to let the moving lyrics of “I AM” take center stage. REGAL releases this single alongside a raw and intimate DIY-style lyric video. On this, he says “Oftentimes lyrics are of secondary importance to an audience, but the true power of this song is felt when a listener sings along. Visually, I wanted to take the viewer into my creative process. The lyric video is a glimpse into what happens behind the scenes of the glossy fashion editorial-style images I regularly post online. Just me in my self-styled outfits, dancing around in an empty studio. Creating has always been a very lonely process for me, the very process that often leads me into the state of self-doubt I found myself in when I wrote the song. I wanted the empty white walls of the studio to echo that emotion.”
On the meaning behind the track REGAL tells us: “Similarly to how I developed the lore behind my artistic persona; REGALJASON, I wrote “I AM” in a time where I needed to continually remind myself of my worth, my birthright, and my dream. It is a daily affirmation meant to remind whoever sings along that everything we need to succeed we already have within us. The lyrics “I am the best thing that ever happened to me” are hard to sing when you don’t feel that way inside. To sing along is to challenge yourself to believe in yourself fully despite your insecurities and those fed to us by the societies we participate in. Self-love is the ultimate power, but with this love comes discipline, diligence, and other battles. “I AM” is both a love letter and a battle cry.”
REGALJASON began writing songs at the tender age of six after being fascinated by the many cultures he absorbed growing up. After achieving a bachelor’s degree at the age of nineteen, REGAL made Los Angeles his base for a year, spending sleepless nights in studios, and throwing small shows in his apartment before garnering enough attention to release his first single, “Buzzed Love”. Later he moved to London, where he continued songwriting and performing both locally and internationally. With his debut EP MEGAFAUNA, released in 2022 REGALJASON has already gained support from the likes of WONDERLAND, ONES TO WATCH, EARMILK, and VENTS MAGAZINE. With the stunning release of “I AM” REGAL is on an upward trajectory, carving his own lane in the Alt-Pop world.
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