Filipino R&B sensation Denise Julia returns
with an upbeat banger that encourages young women to embrace their sexuality
and feel confident about themselves. On “B.A.D.,” the rising
phenom finds inspiration in writing an empowering track with delicate, pulsing
rhythms and sensual undertones.
“The inspiration for the lyrics came about
spontaneously,” shares the chart-topping siren. “I was freestyling on some
beats when I came across a beat from an overseas producer based in Nigeria. We
had collaborated on previous tracks, and this particular beat had a distinct
R&B vibe I was searching for, and it was incredibly catchy.”
A departure from her usual style, Denise Julia’s “B.A.D.” reveals a significant step forward in terms of songwriting and production. The viral hitmaker takes pride in how the song showcases a more assured version of herself, not afraid to flesh out sprawling ideas and tackle more mature, out-of-the-box themes.
“I want B.A.D. to be the song you play when you
want to feel confident, pretty, and to embrace your sexuality,” she explains.
“It aligns with my goal of creating music that makes people feel beautiful and
empowered, stemming from my past experiences of feeling out of place due to my
appearance.”
“B.A.D.” is produced by constant collaborator JOEL
from Nigeria, who has worked with the promising newcomer on her previous song “bum
2 me.” According to Denise Julia, JOEL has a knack for delivering edgy and
sultry R&B music that embodies everything unassumingly cool about the
genre.
Co-producers Duane, J. Greg, and Steelo came in to
provide final touches to the production, resulting in an explosive earworm with
the past and present becoming more seamlessly intertwined.
The song also features rapper P-Lo, whose style and
flow complement Julia’s incredible vocal chops. The “NVMD” songstress
adds, “My manager, John Vincent Salcedo, knew him and reached out, and he sent over a
verse. We collaborated on refining the final version, and he delivered an
excellent, catchy verse that fits the song perfectly.”
Denise Julia’s new single serves as a precursor to
some music-related plans in the pipeline. According to the R&B/soul
newcomer, she is set to release a mini album soon, which will give a taste of
what’s to come with her full-length album.
“Additionally, I have numerous shows lined up for this
year,” the young songstress shares. “After taking a break to focus on the
music, I'm thrilled to be back on the road and can't wait to share the music
with my fans. This mini album and the upcoming full-length album will be filled
with pure R&B goodness.”
Denise Julia’s “B.A.D.” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Special thanks to Denise Julia's manager, John Vincent Salcedo and Carissa King, the creative director for all visuals assigned to the project.
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