LA-based singer-songwriter Alina Baraz returns with a brand new single, “Keep Me In Love.” Listen HERE. The soulful score follows May’s “Breathless” collaboration with Austin Millz. This time around, Baraz’s longing for love is an innate desire, and she wants someone to reciprocate that energy.
“Keep Me In Love” is a sonic concoction packed with infectious melodies, rooted in the kind of uptempo R&B that makes for a summer romance. A swooning gem that sparkles with Baraz’s commanding vocals, it’s an ultra-modern take on love that nods to her relatable songwriting. “I want someone, someone who gets me,” she coos over a balmy instrumental.
Behind the new track, Alina Baraz explains: “We pour so much time, love, and energy into ourselves, effortlessly and indefinitely. The idea [for the song] came from wondering if someone could ever do that for you. It’s easy to fall in love but to keep me in love, I long for that.”
Baraz has grown in popularity over the last few years, largely due to her pen and silky soprano. Most notably, she was part of a duo with Denmark producer Galimatias, which sparked the fuse for their collaborative EP, Urban Flora. The group disbanded and Baraz continued her solo trek through the industry, pairing up with frequent collaborator Khalid (“Floating” and “Electric”) for several popular releases.
Her debut studio album, It Was Divine, received high praise from publications such as NME, Okayplayer, DJBooth, Hypebeast, Complex, and more. The 16-song project features appearances from 6lack, Smino, Khalid, and Grammy-winning rap icon Nas. Elsewhere, the genre-bending songstress has enveloped listeners with her impassioned (albeit gutsy) takes on love.
It Was Divine served as a formal reintroduction to the powerhouse vocalist, signaling a fresh start for one of the industry’s most experienced newcomers. Now, with the release of her second single this year, Baraz is ready to reignite the public’s demand for pop-R&B. With an appearance at H.E.R.’s anticipated Lights On Festival this Fall, and more new music on the horizon, Baraz isn’t back, because she never left in the first place – she’s just better.
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