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Meet Ryan Beatty
RYAN BEATTY
The next America’s favorite boy
When we first heard of Ryan Beatty, Justin Bieber was America’s favorite teenage boy and millions of talented or so – emerging artists were blooming on YouTube. Fortunately, a lot has changed since 2012. With his high-pitched voice and infamous side-swept haircut, Ryan Beatty seemed to be born to be a teen superstar, with legions of screaming teenage girls following his every move. But then, the young star dropped everything.
Drifting away from the sound that brought him to fame, the singer made a comeback in 2017 by featuring on band Brockhampton’s albums « Saturation II » and « Saturation III ». Then the following year, Ryan released his debut album, « Boy In Jeans ». Older, blonder, wiser, with this album, Ryan made a bold statement: this is who he is, and the rest and past don’t matter. For the first time in years, the young artist dared to tell unspoken truth and secrets he buried deep down.
It’s soft, smooth, dreamy and pop oriented. Everything it takes to tell the story of a man coming and growing into himself amidst the pressure and fears. By simply being himself, Ryan Beatty managed to reinvent his story and spoke the truth that was so hard to tell.
Because inspiration can come from anywhere, Ryan doesn’t hesitate to let his emotions take over and find perfection in the world he lives in. Be it a vinyl that is playing, a car ride that goes on forever or just a lazy afternoon on the couch.
« Some of the best ideas come when it’s least convenient. I wrote these songs usually in my car or on my parents’ couch. I’d drive to Calvin’s and when I’d walk in he would be playing a vinyl of some artist that I’d never heard of. I remember there being a lot of D’Angelo too. Thank you to my parents for the gas money. Thank God for last summer. »
As a whole, Ryan Beatty is a peculiar artist. Mixing urban contemporary with some major throwback cues like on « Euro » or bringing a soulful groove to his voice. With his eclectic debut album, the singer paved the way for more experiences.
Lately, Ryan joined once again his friends of Brockhampton to feature on their last album « GINGER ». Earlier this year, he also worked on « IGOR » the new record by Tyler, The Creator. Some collaborations that influenced his work and sound. While the pop is still very much present, you can sense that touch of hip-hop and RnB, bringing a different vibe to his record.
His latest work also includes «Dark Circles». An irresistible track, recounting memories and hard times that are difficult to let go, overthinking of an ex-lover all while losing sleep. A pop song like no others about boys and tapping right into something the young artist has been yearning for and searching for.
Listen if you are a fan of:
Roy Blair, The Aces or Role Model for the blending of different genres and the soulful yet pop vibes. Also, young and upcoming artists that are ready to defy the old generation.
One song to listen to:
« God In Jeans » because you’ll feel young, reckless and in love while listening to this song. Also, it has this retro and vintage vibe that makes us wonder why we were not born way earlier.
Words by LENAELLE FONTAINE PHOTO: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
