Sevdaliza, Oh My God | Track Review 🎵

Iranian-Dutch musician Sevdaliza shines on her first single of 2020, the rad electronic gem, “Oh My God,” which transcends its cliché title.

“I’ve been through a lot in life / I live distant from it all / I view myself from above…” Definitely telling lyrics, if I do say so myself, Sevdaliza.  If you’ve never taken the time to check her out, well, you’re totally missing out?  Who is Sevdaliza, you ask? Well, she’s an Iranian-Dutch singer, songwriter, and producer who can be characterized as an electronic artist, incorporating other styles as well.  She released her debut album, Ison, in 2017.  She returned at the tail-end of January 2020 with a colorful bop of a single, “Oh My God.”

“Oh My God” is accompanied by a contemporary, hip-hop beat, giving it some, dare I say, swagger – get it Sevdaliza! For the most part, it’s a minimalist cut, that relies on her vocals and the various effects surrounding them, coupled with some unique production cues.  Besides herself, who helps her to stitch up this electronic gem? That’s Reynard Bargmann, better known as Mucky, who also appears as the co-writer. The catchiest section of the song is the chorus, the most dominant section of the record by all means:

“Oh my God
Who should I be?
What is it you want when you come for me?
Every time, you’re another evil
Waiting for an angel that you bring to hell.”

Final Thoughts

“Oh My God” may seem simplistic to a certain degree, but actually transcends superficiality by all means.  Sevdaliza reflects on the hardships of her life (fleeing from her native Iran for example), as well as exploring the connotation of the titular phrase.  Ultimately, this is one pretty rad record if I do say so myself.

Sevdaliza • “Oh My God” – Single • Twisted Elegance • Release: 1.29.20

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