Marking Sabrina Nejmah’s latest release, ‘I Can’t Love You’ firmly showcases all of the singing charisma and unmatched elegance held by the Hamburg-based songstress. Debuting last summer with ‘Deep End’, then followed up by ‘Don’t You Worry’ in December’, Nejmah shares a surprisingly timeless character, a certain affinity for soul-leaning material that makes perfect sense when we are told that she writes with her father. There are hints of Motown and The Beatles here and there, alongside modern songwriting echoing the likes of Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo, among others.
In that sense, Sabrina’s catalogue so far appears as the perfect blend of nostalgia and contemporary allure, a musical brand that will likely appeal to a wide audience. The daughter of a Moroccan mother and a German father, Nejmah truly embodies such an eclectic artistic ethos, with ‘I Can’t Love You’ boldly venturing into modern-pop territories and catchy lyricism. Her vocals are light and mellow, delivered with purpose and tenderness. Melodies are on par, here developing with hypnotic flair and hidden simplicity.
From a sonic standpoint, we experience a series of mixed references, with a soulful and wholesome arrangement paired with electronic textures and blissful synths. The songwriting behind the piece is rather personal for Najmah. As we are told: “It’s about finding out that your friend is an internet troll, who insults people and proliferates hate. A very serious subject that the song addresses with wit and a subtle dose of dark irony.”
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