Ritu’s latest single “Happier” is a beautifully crafted blend of jazzy pop and neo-soul. The London-based artist delivers a heart-wrenching yet upbeat song about the aftermath of a breakup. Ritu’s soulful voice perfectly captures the emotions of wondering what the other person is doing, while the catchy beat and playful melody create an irresistibly infectious sound that will have you dancing and singing along. With “Happier”, Ritu proves once again that she is a rising star in an increasingly growing space within contemporary pop music, and we can’t wait to hear more from her upcoming EP, “Seasons”.
The production is effortlessly smooth, simultaneously both groovy while also being so placating and soothing. Ritu’s exquisite vocal performance just glides over the atmospheric soundscape, reaching an upbeat and lovely zenith during the chorus as she sings “are you happier without me”. It’s a heartbreak song, but not one that’s morose or melancholic in any which way and perhaps that’s where the catharsis of it all happens.