Singer-songwriter FJELIZI is an artist who previously enjoyed a successful musical start when known as Charlie Disney. Originating from a small town in the south of Russia, her music struck a chord around the world with her debut track “Chess” earning extensive radio support across the USA and was brought to life on stage at a performance at Paris Fashion Week.
Despite her popularity in French indie culture and her contributions to American movie soundtracks as Charlie Disney, the artist decided to undergo a creative rebirth, emigrating from Russia to Spain in 2022 and adopting a new artistic identity. While her past work received attention from labels and notable producers, the artist’s fiercely independent approach sees her take complete control over her music.
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Lana Del Rey, Sylvie Kreusch, M83 and Lorde, she creates a potent alternative pop output that blends diverse styles into a unique sound. Now working under the artistic banner of FJELIZI, the artist unveils her new direction with “Money,” the first single under her new name.
Targeting the inflated importance that’s often associated with wealth and material possessions, with “Money,” FJELIZI champions a focus on real happiness which can’t be bought with currency. Brought in by the brooding swells of theatrical instrumental textures, FJELIZI’s voice floats alone before the punch of the beat brings in a soundscape driven by snaking synth bass and clapping drums.
Wrapped in a hazy atmosphere, her compelling vocals cut through a scene of dark electronic pop that’s constantly shifting and peppered with subtle vocal threads. Rising with buzzing synth tones, thumping rhythm and infectious hooks, the chorus serves up an immersive sound of moody alternative pop.
Followed with a slick verse from a rapper, FJELIZI brings in a powerful finale that presents an enveloping wall of sound full of intense electronic arrangement, energising rhythm and memorable vocal layers. It’s a spectacular new song to usher in the next chapter of this artist’s thrilling musical adventure, one that firmly puts FJELIZI on the map of exciting artists to watch this year and beyond.
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