STELLA's third-ever release, “Friends”, continues her trend of dreamy R&B while also intriguing us with more of an upbeat vibe. In “Friends”, STELLA showcases her vocal talent over light, laid-back background tunes that begin strong and slowly fade to give way to more prominent vocals. Their reverberations illuminate the dreamy tone of the song, while a mellow snare, hat pattern, and slight hint of reggae bring us back to reality. Though STELLA has stayed under the radar by releasing a small amount of music over her debut year, look for much grander things to come from the daughter of world-renowned artist Carlos Santana. Her unique musical style is derived from the seamless combination of vocals and percussion that's not easily done, so grab a nice pair of headphones and let “Friends” take you on an unparalleled journey into her artistic space. EDIT: We've decided to include STELLA's second listed track on SoundCloud, "Switch", below. It's again produced by Caswell Fontaine, and carries just as admirable an R&B sound as the effort we've highlighted above.
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