Giving us a taste of her sleek and sophisticated style with singles ‘Trouble’ and ‘King’, rising star Ashley Suppa has now unveiled her debut self-titled EP. The 7-track offering boasts polished arrangements and lustrous vocals throughout. Showcasing her hybrid-pop style, Ashley Suppa combines groove-driven beats and mellow pop-rock, infused with early 00s bubblegum pop.
Opening with the funk-ladened ‘Move!’, we’re quickly introduced to Ashley’s sophisticated lyrical style. Ashley reflects on past situations and some not so desirable outcomes but how above it all, music is always there for her. The track has a celebratory and empowering feel that kicks the EP off with an explosive energy. The opening track is followed by ‘Trouble’, the first single released from the EP. ‘Trouble’ shows off a softer side to Ashley’s vocals which float effortlessly over the irresistible rhythm and disco-informed beat.
One of the most interesting songs lyrically on the EP is ‘King’, which was released as a single in early August. The pop-rock tinged track tells the story of difficulty growing up in the digital age, shedding light on how being connected online comes at the cost of being disconnected with reality. The highly relatable track also features a captivating vocal delivery from Ashley Suppa, making it a stand-out track and a personal highlight!
‘Want Me’ catapults the listener back to the nostalgic sounds of naughties pop but with an edge. With sassy R&B elements, the alluring track starts out with a clean-cut formula which are complimented by Ashley’s soaring vocals as the track closes.
The EP closes with the powerful and delicate ‘Cool’. A stark contrast to the opening track ‘Move!’, it serves as a reminder as to how far we’ve come throughout the listen. The deeply emotive piano ballad is a beautiful and stripped back gem, we’d love to hear more from Ashley in this style for sure.
A melting pot of eclectic influences, you can guarantee you find something new with each listen of Ashley Suppa’s debut EP.
With more single releases on the horizon from Ashley Suppa, we’re looking forward to seeing what’s next from this one of a kind artist.
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