ETHAN & DEVAURA, Hope I’m Just High → Song Review

The sexy and talented ETHAN, who collaborates with DEVAURA, brings it on his sleek, vibe-filled single, “Hope I’m Just High.” 

ETHAN (Ethan Choryin Luo), the out-and-proud New Zealand singer-songwriter based in Australia, excels at bops. Time and time again, this handsome fella pulls out all the stops to catch our ear. Once again, he shines on “Hope I’m Just High.” It’s not just him, though; DEVAURA joins, amplifying the ‘high’ of this dance-pop single.  ETHAN composed “Hope I’m Just High” with klipo (Johannes Bruun), Deborah Omuekpen Iyeoser Edeko, and Nicolas Duquemin.  He also produced it with klipo.

“Hope I’m Just High” is an instant V-I-B-E.  The production is modern; incredibly sleek. The rhythmic, looped synths are relentless. Instantly, ETHAN unveils the titular lyrics: “Hope I’m just high… hope it’s just the drugs making me cry.” Ooh-wee! Both the music and ETHAN’s vocals capture this high perfectly, regardless of the cause.  Following the intro, the sound grows fuller, thanks to the sickening, syncopated beat.  As the song progresses, the sounds expand, specifically the synths.  The record has club, dance, and dance-pop written all over it.  ETHAN, quite versatile, excels in this style. His vocals are expressive, yet the high doesn’t make him break a sweat, which is… cool.  His performance possesses a cool energy. DEVAURA’s vocals keep the same energy. They are smooth, smoky, and utterly sublime. The melodies are tuneful, while the lyrics are catchy, especially the chorus.  The ending flies incredibly – wait for it – HIGH! Once again, our sexy and talented Australia-based musician, with the help of DEVAURA, brings it on “Hope I’m Just High.”