Project Description

TROYE SIVAN

‘Dance to This (Feat. Ariana Grande)’

(Single Review)

Reviewer: Jamie Velevski

.

.

.

Who’s ready for a dynamic duet?

.

Australian singer Troye Sivan has yet again released a new track for his upcoming second studio album Bloom that will be released on 31 August 2018. The fourth single is titled Dance to This which features vocals from pop icon Ariana Grande, who was extremely willing to collaborate after hearing the track for the first time. With major social media promotion from both parties, the track has already reached top 5 upon its release. Troye first rose to stardom in 2015 with the release of his worldwide hit Wild; along with his first studio album release Blue Neighbourhood. His return to music in 2018 has been stronger than ever with the successful release of his first single My My My! for Bloom. Ariana on the other hand has been keeping busy herself with her comeback track No Tears left to Cry, which is still charting within the top 10 worldwide. Her fourth studio album Sweetener is expected for an August 2018 release.

As soon as you listen in to the first ten seconds of the track, it automatically has that smooth, mellow Troye sound that remains throughout the entire track. There’s a constant singular beat, almost like a drum kick that runs with the instrumental, giving the track a bit of a lift as it is quite a slow paced. Troye did mention through one of his livestreams that the sound of the single was heavily inspired from Janet Jackson’s track All Nite (Don’t Stop), which definitely reflects similar elements in Dance to This. Although the track remains almost too gentle throughout, it does surprisingly have dance factors to it as there are particular sounds within the instrumental that could easily blend with an electro pop song just as effectively. However, the subtle harmonies from both artists makes this particular beat pleasant for the ears.

.

.

“Under the kitchen lights,

You still look like dynamite”

.

This track focuses on themes of simplicity and desire. The raw nature of the storyline makes the track extremely easy to listen to. Troye simply sings about his passion for his lover Ariana and that the two of them don’t need to go anywhere but home to enjoy each other’s company. Rather than going out to their regular parties, they can purely stay at home with the radio turned on and dance to it as it proves to be just as inviting. Ariana reciprocates his feelings as the aspiration to stay home with one another and dance is just as strong. Although the lyrical meaning of the track does sound quite corny, the pronunciation of the lyrics and the sex appeal used throughout their vocal tones almost makes the listener crave the same thing. Both artists’ vocals blend magically together as they create a sense of comfort and serenity with their pairing.

Troye and Ariana prove to be the duet we never knew we needed. Dance to This is a refreshing addition to the 2018 pop scene as its stripped back from the norm of traditional songs of today and uses the strong poise of two great vocalists to create a tranquil masterpiece. As the two artists are friends away from the music industry, the perfect chemistry between the two within this track is a factor that cannot be forced or faked. As the song has already climbed the charts upon its release, I strongly predict that its going to be one of those tracks that listeners are going to fall in love with first listen. Whether you’re a fan of the two starlets or not, it’s hard not to appreciate the glowing essence of this track as it’s going to be a hard one to stay away from. Have a listen down below because it truly is one word, breathtaking.

.

Need something new to bless your ears with? Troye Sivan & Ariana Grande have got you covered.

.

.

Connect with TROYE SIVAN!

Website     Facebook     Twitter     YouTube     Instagram

.

Connect with ARIANA GRANDE!

Website     Facebook     Twitter     YouTube     Instagram

.

.