New music from singer Valencia courtesy of the single “Amen“. On the trap-soul leaning piece, a simple tale of “heartbreak via the friendzone” gets a playfully slinky spark injected into its script as the St Louis singer trains her aim on her potential future bae and makes a spirited case to be the object of his desires. Valencia shows a willingness free herself from conventional soul-singer norms as she performs with a rhythmic “sing-rapping” quality that seems to ricochet all over the arrangement. All the while she displays masterful control over her instrument as she her voice goes from smoky to sunny to gospel-like over the course of a single song. Taking this sort of let-loose approach to a modern R&B number that wears its soulful roots on it sleeves can be risky. If you aren’t really committed to having fun with it, it can come across as chaotic or (worse yet) forced. However, in the case of “Amen” the end result is funky, eclectic, and buzzing with flirty energy.

You can show your support by streaming or purchasing the single “Amen” from your favorite online music service below as well as by checking out more from Valencia when you connect with her online via the links listed.

“Girlllll! I just heard this on the ASA playlist and I had to come here and tell u that u snapped! ?Hard!!!!! love seeing talented ladies like you killin it out here! Congrats! ??” – chili.af via Instagram

vibes – flirty, come-hither, playful, hitting on you, saucy, enticing, up front, straight no chaser, cool, relaxed, can’t get you out of my head, crushing on you, feeling good, swaggering, have a little fun, slick, sassy

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