Henre | “surprise!,” Soft & Sweet With A Very Dark Beat
Rap Fiesta is pumped to welcome Henre and his latest single, “surprise!” to the platform! The textured, romance-infused track is powerful, instantly commanding your attention and forcing you to stay locked in from start to finish. “surprise!” is an addicting track; from the engaging hook to the inspired vocals, Henre has everything you need to express your love to your significant other.
The Cleveland, Ohio, artist has been engaged with music from a very young age. Initially, Henre was involved in structured music and took on the bass. The deep pitches of the instrument resonated with the artist, and it’s a style he incorporates into his music to this day. Because Henre has extensive time learning the ins and outs of musical structure, his songs have the elements and organization necessary to hit.
This song was inspired by a romantic situation I found myself in at the beginning of this year with a lovely woman who I am happy to now call my girlfriend, Henre.
Henre’s inspiration while creating “surprise!” is felt at every moment of the song. The rhythm carries a romantic infusion that leaves you drifting. And the lyrics depict what it’s like to fall in love with someone.
If you’ve been in Henre’s shoes, you connect with “surprise!” instantly. And even if you haven’t found your person, the artist incorporates elements and vocal styles that uplift you and allow you to dream about finding that perfect person.
In addition to his girlfriend, Henre was also inspired by several big-name artists while creating “surprise!.” For example, Lana Del Rey played a significant role in Henre’s creation of his latest single. More specifically, the artist connected with Lana’s slow, dark, power ballad style.
Henre took that style, blended it with a similar 2015 The Weeknd energy, and added his personal creative energy to generate “surpise!.” As a result, you get a rhythm with incredible build and texture that’s highlighted by authentic, steady-moving vocals.
Production-wise, for me, there’s nothing more satisfying than masking a soft sweet song with a very dark beat, Henre.
“surprise!,” produced by Henre himself, features a beat that starts with soft string instruments that are immediately complimented by heavy 808s. As the artist nears the hook, the beat builds, carrying a ton of anticipation that hits the depths of your core. By the time the chorus arrives, the rhythm becomes textured, flooding your ears with numerous sounds that work together beautifully.
There’s something ’bout tonight / when you look at me, my universe aligns, Henre.
You’ll want to give Henre a follow on Instagram (especially if you found yourself vibing with his latest single). The artist has several exciting projects in the works that you don’t wanna miss. For example, Henre strives to drop his first EP this year, a couple of music videos, and another single! In addition to that, the artist is focusing on growth and consistently releasing music that’s authentic and true to his sound.
You don’t wanna pass up on Henre’s vibe. Go stream “surprise!” as soon as possible!
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