Angelica Barrera makes a striking entrance into the music world with her debut single, “Lincoln Pl”, a pop and R&B song that captures profound feelings and emotions through its sweet and melodious tunes. It speaks of a poignant narrative where love escapes the grasp of the narrator in mere moments. The combination of ethereal synths in the background with her powerful vocals makes her performance breathtaking and unrefined at the same time.
On the surface, “Lincoln Pl” touches on the themes of deception and the realization that the notion of eternally always being together is simply not the case. Those words are particularly painful when delivered through the song’s chorus: “I thought we were forever, turns out I was wrong oh so very wrong”. Her voice has an intensity that compels listeners to experience every line as if it is happening at that very moment. The subtlety of the production by Marrick Smith and Ian Kimmel also allows the underlying sentiment to shine through without masking it. The way Angelica glides through music has clear rhythms from her background as a dancer. Each beat and each note flows with purpose, as though she is taking the listener on an emotional journey. With a deep-seated, cherished connection to music from growing up in a family of musicians, it comes as no surprise that she excels. Her distinct touch of nostalgia blended into modern pop and R&B enables her to produce music that is both contemporary and classic.
“Lincoln Pl” is much more than a breakup song; it’s a lesson in learning how to let go. It’s the type of song you listen to late at night, lying on your bed and staring at the ceiling while reminiscing on memories that are better left untouched. With this heartbreaking yet bittersweet debut, Angelica makes it clear that she is not just another new artist to be forgotten, but a prominent voice to be acknowledged.
