Hannyta Delivers Strikingly Brilliant "Wildflower" Debut

Heavily influenced by nostalgic American pop stars, Hannyta delivers an elegant, sophisticated, modern take on the pop hit with "Wildflower". The debut single from a very promising up-and-coming talent, "Wildflower" hits all the marks for an effective, memorable pop-hit. Accompanied by a brilliant, colorful, and slightly provocative video, Hannyta showcases her vocal talents, her ability to engulf herself into her music and perform in a manner that is sultry, yet tasteful. "Wildflower" is a track rich with lyrical imagery and metaphor following our singer’s growth from a child to a woman as she comes to grips with her burning desire to be set free and to love. The vocal performance on "Wildflower" is strikingly brilliant. This alto singer stays deep in her register for the majority of this track, lulling the listener into a hypnotic embrace. Although it is not normally my style to draw comparisons, I hear shades of Annie Lennox, Debby Harry, and Billie Elish in Hannyta’s vocals, yet something a bit more. As "Wildflower" reaches its crescendo, Hannyta unleashes a contrasting soprano counter to her melodic phrases which deliver a punch so hard it takes the listener almost by surprise. This magnificent recapitulation of the main theme in the higher register is almost theatrical in its approach, filling the listening space with this marvelous vocal which completely overtakes the main melody of the track. This dynamic showcases Hannyta’s professionalism and maturity as a new artist as she enters the next steps in her career.

From a production viewpoint, "Wildflower" is very well-executed. The main melodies and harmonies are separated from the vocals in a manner in which they are free to carry out each overtone without mudding the vocals, yet they complement each phrase and cadence with complementary chords and resolving notes. The repetitive synth melody allows Hannyta to explore multiple musical concepts and phrasing ideas while allowing her a steady downbeat to resolve to, this gives Hannyta the freedom to let loose and be part of the performance without getting caught up in off-time signatures or intricate key changes. Listeners should pay attention to the wind instrument sample used sparingly throughout the track as a counter melody. This flute sound gives a nod to Hannyta’s heritage and the theme of the "Wildflower" growing and being free. Wildflower would be an excellent fit on any commercial Pop radio format as it offers catchy melodies, sing-along lyrics, and infectious beats. Personally, I feel this is a very enjoyable track that sets the stage for Hannyta as a potential powerhouse in the pop market. My eyes and ears are staying open for what follows this bonafide hit, hoping that this is an indication of more to come. 

--Lee Callaghan

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