“let u happen” sees Kate Kristine’s sound growing as she maintains the emotional backbone that has been the driving force behind her rise to fame. The one is more of an intimate, confessional affair, while the fuller production style doesn’t take away from this. She collaborates with producer Gianni Branciforte to create a sound that feels bigger yet still personal.
The track at its core is about a relationship that is constantly changing in identity before it’s understood. Kate writes clearly, with detail, reflecting, regretting and becoming gradually aware of the implications of emotional change. The lyrics are delivered with a steady and controlled voice, which helps to emphasize their meaning.
The result is a song that feels both intimate and broad, and is vulnerable yet has a wider sonic landscape. It’s an indication of a natural progression for any artist who’s making strides in streaming and live shows. One of her most confident albums yet is let u happen.
The overall impression is that Kate Kristine has become more confident as a songwriter and is able to put emotion into structure. It also demonstrates an awareness of how things are arranged and how they relate to the message without dominating it. A good discharge – honest, focused, lasting impactful.
