Coming out of the borough of Brooklyn, the electronic wizardry of producer and DJ Phuse collides with the soulful R&B expressions of the queer Filipino singer-songwriter Jo-B Sebastian to form the duo known as Tropic. With a blend of nostalgia and forward-thinking sonic innovation, Tropic has staked their claim as an unmissable act in the indie R&B sphere.
Their musical partnership is a harmonious fusion that’s struck a chord with audiences and tastemakers alike, offering a sonic experience that marries the past and the future. Introducing themselves to the world in 2017 with the debut single “Breathe Again,” Tropic has since continued to carve their musical trajectory, delivering a series of well-received singles, an EP and a full-length album.
The international stage has embraced Tropic’s unique sound, propelling their music across airwaves and playlists globally. Accumulating millions of streams and securing coveted invitations to prestigious platforms like MYX TRAKS Live, Tropic firmly asserts their presence on the world music scene.
Their latest release, the brand new single titled “Star Crossed,” stands as another stunning example of Tropic’s musical versatility, weaving shimmering alternative R&B with an instantly catchy pop songwriting approach. A melodic tapestry that explores the naivety of young, queer love, “Star Crossed” serves as a love letter to the yearning for acceptance and the sometimes misguided paths traversed in its pursuit.
The opening notes of “Star Crossed” paint a warm soundscape, with pulsating synth shots riding the laid-back swing of a beat. Their lead vocals glide in, weaving alluring melodies and lyricism that paints vivid pictures of the vulnerability inherent in young love.
Blissful harmonies rise above the playful backdrop, where dazzling synth textures dance in unison with the perpetual groove of the beat. The result is an indie R&B anthem that captures Tropic at their most tender and exposed. With “Star Crossed,” Tropic once again confirms their status as pioneers in the world of R&B and pop while also opening a window into the tender complexities of human connection.
Commenting on the single, Jo-B Sebastian shares, “Believing that I deserve romantic love is something that I, and so many other queer people, struggle to accept. I lived my life so deep in the closet that when I came out, I was desperate enough to overlook even the most glaring of red flags. I was just so thrilled to be seen, eager to be wanted, and desperate to be loved. I wanted Star Crossed’s lyrics to capture that chapter of my life—a fond, if bittersweet, memory of the desperation of young love.”
Listen to Star Crossed below
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