My quest to find a new, soulful ballad to dominate my personal playlist has been satisfied with this gorgeous piano based track from Brooklyn based singer/songwriter Vieem. "If Only You'd Know" is the lead single from her debut EP "Be It Hated" which came out in December of last year on her own Fink Desour label.
Vieem was born and raised in Brooklyn, with music in her blood from an early age. Taught to play piano by her father, also a musician, she brings many influences to her music. Sure there are pop and R&B elements, but her lessons in gospel, opera and classical music also impact her sound. Her bio lists early female influences as diverse as Tina Turner, Joan Jett and Cyndi Lauper.
"Be It Hated" features seven tracks bringing all those genres together into a promising musical statement with "If Only You'd Know" the standout. Starting with just Vieem's vocals and piano, the track grabs you with the lovely chorus and her commanding voice. The song builds musically adding keyboards, electronic beats and effects, emphasizing the lyric of a love sadly not being returned or recognized. It's a wonderfully affecting performance and, simply, a great song.
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