Tinashe
“Bet” (f/ Devonté Hynes)
Aquarius (out October 7 on RCA)
Already the owner of one of the year’s most undeniable singles, the 21 year-old is set to take aim at interstellar pop domination with her debut LP. For the disc’s third single, the LA resident teamed with established (indie) hit maker, Devonté Hynes of Blood Orange, to craft this lurching new single. Much of Hynes’ most notable songwriting credits (Sky Ferreira’s “Everything is Embarrassing,” Solange’s “Losing You”) tread deftly between moody heartache and bouncy radio pop, but “Bet” is a darker, more opaque affair. It pairs a jilted, expressive powerhouse vocal performance with undulating synth layers and rolling hi-hats to devastating effect. More than anything, it highlights the young vocalist’s versatility and hints that there will be a lot more to Aquarius than radio-friendly fare.
