Title: New Perspective
Length: 3:31
Genre(s): Synth-Pop, Drum & Bass, R&B
Label: Independent/Self Released
Written By: Elyar Black
Produced By: Edwardo Lopez, Sebastian “Sebi” Ashmore
Taken From The Album: Self Reflection
”New Perspective” is the brand new single by American singer-songwriter Elyar Black, the song marks the singers first musical release since 2019’s
”Get Me (Naked)”. Following the release of his 2019 single the singer planned to release his second studio album
”Expectations” however his former label Five Pesky Kids Records seemingly pulled the plug on the release of the album for unknown reasons, following the pull of the album Elyar turned away from the spotlight to focus on raising his now 7 year-old son Nicolai “Nico” Black. However Elyar now makes his return to the spotlight after almost 5 years.
The track was written by the 31 year-old and reflects on his life and his past romantic on and off again relationship with fellow American singer-songwriter Lexi Marie Taylor. The track was produced by the production team of Edwardo Lopez and Sebastian “Sebi” Ashmore and has a total runtime of three minutes and thirty-one seconds. The song serves as the lead single from the singers second official album
”Self Reflection” which is rumoured to be released in 2024. The song incorporates elements of Synth-Pop, Drum & Bass and R&B marking a new sound direction for Elyar.
Critical reception from the song has been relatively positive. Nina Mauboy of Idolised said in her review. “He just drops this single out of nowhere and call me surprised it’s quite slick, clearly Black has gone away and come back with a more mature sound, energy and vibe I really dig this track”. Leslie Daniels wrote in her 7/10 review. “New music, new attitude, new Elyar, this song is quite mellow and impactful all at the same time, I do fear however that the song could fail to live up to expectations but it’s a solid comeback track.” Mason Fairchild of DigitalSpy wrote in his review. “I wasn’t expecting this track at all, definitely wasn’t expecting this entirely new sound from Elyar, but I must say it’s catchy enough to make some waves on the radio and for once his not singing about sex so that’s a positive in my eyes, solid effort.” Gina Daio of MusicSheet wrote a less favourable review in her review of the track. “Okay this isn’t what I was expecting, now I am not saying it’s terrible but I definitely don’t think this fits with what we have come to expect from the singer, the track seems a little out of place against the rest of his discography and back catalog but maybe that was the point, at least I hope it was.” Cameron Valdez of NME wrote in his review of which he gave the song a solid score of 85/100. “I must say I am surprised but also super intrigued by this single it’s totally different and it breaths a complete new direction and I am all for artists coming out with an unexpected new sound and style this could definitely be one of the best comebacks of the year easily, it’s so well written and the production slaps big time”.
Elyar wrote:”Surprise, I am back! Honestly after the pulling of my album all those years ago I never thought I’d have the motivation, courage to release music again but it was actually my son he was like daddy you must sing and stuff and I couldn’t let the little fella down so I decided to have a self reflection of sorts hence the album title and put everything that’s happened in my life in the last 5 years or so down on paper and New Perspective is what came from it honestly the writing of this song was tough I had to relive parts of my life I have tried hard to forget but that is sometimes what makes the best lyrics come out and I couldn’t be happier with it and that’s why I chose it to be the lead from the album so I hope that my fans old and new enjoy it and support it because this album hasn’t been an easier journey at times for me, but I am so humbly grateful that my fans are still there and have been bugging me for years to release new music and finally I am ready to do just that!”
NEW PERSPECTIVEI know it’s been a while
Time flies on by
But everything has changed
It’ll never ever be the same
I don’t even remember the bad days
But I don’t know if you’d still love me today
30 years of shame it’s time to make a change
Cos I got a new perspective on life now
Time for playing games is done
Just imagine what we could of become
But it doesn’t matter now
Perspectives changed, people change
Will you even remember my face
Changed my mind, body and soul
All you’ll remember is my face
Got a new demeanour and attitude
I only ever want to remember the good old days
Remember the days when I was a young, wild and free
Before you go saying you have heard it all before
Just look at my life the last few years
Living life in obscurity to cleanse my brain
Cos I got a new perspective on life now
Time for playing games is done
Just imagine what we could of become
But it doesn’t matter now
Perspectives changed, people change
Let’s refresh the mind
You say you have moved on
But I wonder if you’d even recognise me today
Life is now good for me
I hope you’re life had turned out the way you wanted
Made the dreams you had come true
I have new goals of my own
I have a new lease on life, time is right
Cos I got a new perspective on life now
Time for playing games is done
Just imagine what we could of become
But it doesn’t matter now
Perspectives changed, people change
Cos I got a new perspective on life now
Time for playing games is done
Just imagine what we could of become
But it doesn’t matter now
Perspectives changed, people change
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