There’s an impressive amount of lyrical abstraction behind ‘Leap’. On the surface, the record feels intense and dreamy, a slice of elegant cinematic-pop drenched in euphoric trepidation and infectious positivity. At a deeper look, Jasmine Power’s lyricism uncovers a wealth of meaningful messages steeped in wisdom and fearless allure. You see, the Welsh-born songstress invites listeners to be proactive with their desires and aspirations, embracing the intoxicating risk of a bright, happier future. Digging deeper, we come across the Welsh word ‘Hiraeth’, describing a “deep, bittersweet longing or nostalgia for a home, place, time, or even a feeling that is lost, gone, or never truly existed.”
Let’s take a step back: despite the apparent complexity hidden behind Power’s evocative songwriting, the record’s literary picture makes a lot of sense once the listener understands the context around Jasmine’s artistic journey. Originally from Wales (as mentioned), the talented singer, pianist and lyricist committed to music full-time from an early age, earning a degree in Jazz Voice from Trinity Laban Conservatory of Music and Dance and finding a path forward in the US, laying the seeds of a fruitful career across Nashville, Los Angeles and New York. It is then obvious how ‘Leap’ bathes in Power’s personal experience, both celebrating her achievements, here seen as the courage of leaping into the unknown, and functioning as a motivational source for others.
‘Leap’ features co-writer Stephen Leiweke, and has been crafted in Nashville. It’s out now with a wonderfully nuanced and hypnotic music video directed by Chancellor Warhol. Sharing a few words about the release, Power explains: “I hope LEAP inspires people to dance into their joy and to be fearless with their dreams and the life they wish to lead… life is too short to do anything but.”
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