RISING STAR NEP FINDS HERSELF AFTER HEARTBREAK AND LIVES TO TELL THE TALE IN NEW SINGLE “ALL AROUND BEAUTY”
The new era of pop music has unearthed some hidden gems. Enter rising star Nep, whose musical ear sits somewhere in between Sabrina Carpenter’s southern charm and Chappel Roan’s knack for a hook. Our latest generation of pop singers is worth watching — especially for those of us who were previously bored by the genre’s lackluster output.
“All Around Beauty” begins with a soft, acoustic introduction. However, the lyrics must be discussed; our narrator finds herself in quite a conundrum at a party. Immediately, the songstress’s storytelling takes center stage. She is great at writing “relatable” verses, but that’s not her real charm.
Instead, she offers a refreshingly honest narrative. Her personality shines through each line, allowing audiences a glimpse into her reality. Humans are messy, but pop had a period of pushing unrealistic portraits of its stars. This problem lasted until a few years ago, and Nep’s overall sound fits in perfectly well.
People ached for pop music to feel fun again.
And by “people,” I meant me.
I ached for pop music to feel fun again.
Can you blame me? I grew up watching Lady Gaga’s most iconic MTV performances. The standards were set high for me, even as I applied terrible black eyeliner and preferred Hot Topic music. I’ve always had an affinity for great pop music, and Nep fits that bill.
Her aching realization that what she wanted might not have been what she needed hits home. The moment she starts to believe that she will “be alright” seals the deal. Where she was previously convincing herself of it earlier in the song, audiences feel the moment she isn’t saying it for show.
“All Around Beauty” by Nep presents a euphoric high for everyone who spent way too long trying to fit into the wrong crowd.
Your people will come — once you discover your “all-around beauty.”