I personally think that feel-good pop music is something that could never go out of style. There will always be a demand for it just because it’s so catchy and simple (often even simplistic). With that being said, Florida artist Ashley J has recently come out with a single called “Dare Ya” that will really put you in a genuinely positive mood.
Ashley J — Great Voice, Great Hair
The new release is based on a compilation of text messages that Ashley has said to be ones that hit home for her and molded her into the person that she is today. Who couldn’t be inspired by that? The song comes paired with a music video and starts off with immediate vocals and a very pleasant tone to her voice. (Might I add that her hair in this music video is amazing? A bit of a side note, but I felt it needed to be said.)
The video pans from her singing directly into the camera and to an unknown male sitting by the beach. As the tempo picks up more, the chorus kicks in and she is backed by her band. There’s a serious Hilary Duff vibe that I’m getting from this track, and it’s extremely catchy. She has a very impressive vocal range and doesn’t restrict herself to a certain tempo, which is a nice addition to the track overall.
Everything that you see in the video is very picture-perfect and perfectly embodies all aspects of a good pop music video. I think that there could definitely be some country aspect to her voice, which would be interesting to hear her explore further, but pop certainly fits her style. She’s got a very bubbly voice that holds quite a bit of power, and her range could quite possibly bring her to the top amongst artists like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga.
I’d have to say that if you’re looking for a good pick-me-up (which is something that we all need once in a while), you should probably go listen to Ashley J‘s “Dare Ya.” It’s sure to elevate your mood and get you dancing in no time.
