It’s been a rather productive year for Sasha Joy, as the reader will certainly remember. Featuring ‘Summer’s Come’ earlier in July, we celebrated the British songstress as “showcasing a precise and soulful vocal tone that never disappoints”. Such a powerful quality has been a staple in Joy’s catalogue so far, threading the fine line between tender, wholesome pop and evocative, dreamy soulful matter. ‘To Stay’ scrambles the sonic picture in favour of a more intimate and nocturne character, the perfect match for the upcoming winter season.
Let’s be honest: it’s now November, and popular culture shifts into ‘heartwarming mode’, aiding a general feeling of warmth and fuzziness that well adapts to introspective songs and more stripped-back arrangements. ‘To Stay’ does a great job in that regard, with Joy embracing acoustic guitars and playful percussion, then layering sultry lyricism and lovable songwriting on top of it. Furthermore, the song carries hidden hints of R&B and funk, making the listening experience uplifting and cathartic.
‘To Stay’ is once again a collaboration with producer SANGA TOTO. Delving deeper into the record, Sasha Joy explains: “It explores the joy and vulnerability of a fateful connection: the kind of encounter that rearranges your life and reaches deeply into your heart.”
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