Bazzi, Young & Alive | Track Review 🎵

Rising pop/R&B hitmaker Bazzi goes ‘back in the day’ on his easy-going, pleasant, reminiscent single, “Young & Alive.”

After releasing a mixtape in 2019 (Soul Searching), pop/R&B singer Bazzi (Andrew Bazzi) is back with a brand-new single in 2020. Backtracking even further, Andrew is best known for a pair of singles from his 2018 debut studio album, Cosmic – “Beautiful” and “Mine”.  Moving on to the present, it’s safe to say, that the 22-year old is feeling “Young & Alive.”  

Bazzi’s approach is one that is drenched in swagger.  His melodic lines tend to be rhythmic, influenced by hip-hop, incorporating a pop-rap sensibility.  Furthermore, like many contemporary rappers and singers, there’s no obligation to censor anything.  Andrew casually throws in f-bombs, and they totally fit the chill, youthful vibe.  The first utterance of fuck occurs on the chorus, which appears at the top of the track:

“Ridin’ my bike like I’m too young to drive
Careless and free like it’s 2005
Had to chill the fuck out, take a trip outside
To have fun with my friends like I’m young and alive.”

The lyrics are reminiscent, something further evidenced throughout the other sections of the song.  On the first verse, in another instance of ‘fuckery,’ Bazzi sings, innocently, “We ain’t gotta fuck or nothing / We could hold hands or somethin’.” The same innocence turns into more on the pre-chorus, as he sings, “But when the night gets late and we’re too fucked up / Please don’t tell your mom, don’t wanna mess this up.”  Beyond the colorful lyrics and easy-going performance, the backdrop supporting young Andrew is pretty strong, further bringing out the best of him – in a mellow sort of way.

Final Thoughts

“Young & Alive” may be relatively simple, as well as less than three minutes in duration, but Bazzi has a good thing going.  He doesn’t seem to take himself too seriously, and that’s part of the charm.  Adding to the charm are the reminiscent vibes, easy-going, swagger-laden vocals, and pleasant production work.  “Young & Alive” may not keep you from aging, but it will certainly take you back in the day.  Oh, the nostalgia!

Bazzi • “Young & Alive” – Single • Release: 3.5.20

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