“Drunk Texting” is more than just a catchy song; it’s the real-life story behind the viral catchphrase. With her debut album ‘Bar Scenes and Rumors’, indie pop and R&B singer-songwriter Exzenya transports you to Miami, Florida with wit, sass, and soul. “Drunk Texting” was inspired by her son’s outburst one night after a night out in the big city with celebrities and influencers. From this story alone, Exzenya developed a single line into the full-blown chorus that everyone’s singing now: “My phone was drunk and drunk texted you”. The line works both as a punchline to an anecdote and an addictive, anthemic bridge to the empowering and playful pop-R&B song. Exzenya packages up this catchy chorus in tongue-in-cheek metaphors and playful lyrics. Its subject is universal as she spins this event into a humorous ode to mistakes, contradictions, and bad decisions.
“Drunk Texting” is produced cohesively and authentically. The Miami native self-recorded and self-produced the entire track. From the creative aspects to the mixing, to the DIY recording booth made out of PVC pipes and blankets, the singer-songwriter handled direction, business, and even a case of the sniffles while recording. The vocals on the track are both powerful and expressive, with crystal-clear harmonies and hooks. Every part of the song, instrumentals and vocals, was recorded without Auto-Tune, making for a refreshingly authentic debut song. There are hints of inspiration from modern female artists such as Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, or Pink in the vocal stylings, but Exzenya’s voice is her own. It’s a bold and vulnerable debut, and a testament to the fact that one doesn’t need a team or label behind them to make great music—just a story, some grit, and a beat.
Already with over 20,000 streams and 153 countries streaming ‘Bar Scenes and Rumors’, Exzenya’s first single is a hit. But the truth is, it’s the genuineness of this song that makes it stand out. It’s not an overly polished sound or look; it’s honest. It’s about the most ironic topic that the honesty in humiliating situations and in contradictions. The ingenuity of “Drunk Texting” is the cleverness with which Exzenya turns chaos and bad decision-making into music. It’s chaotic, but she is in control, and she is funny. If ‘Bar Scenes and Rumors’ is only the beginning, it’s sure to be one of the most playful and daring projects of the year. Exzenya has not only written a song; she has bottled up one of the most relatable situations in life and made it sing.
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