Everyone will be familiar with Dolly Parton's iconic 'Jolene', but I bet you haven't heard this Afro-R&B reinterpretation of a classic, a tribute to Parton's original. British musicians and brother/sister duo ANGEL X STAR have added their unique spin on Parton's classic, integrating their love of Afro-pop with layered electronic beats and synths.
I love hearing classic songs like 'Jolene' reinterpreted in different genres and this take on a classic 70s anthem captured my attention with its catchy R&B melodic hooks. The song introduces new lyrics but evokes the same sense of desperation and heartache in the original written by Parton. ANGEL X STAR's interpretation of 'Jolene' experiments with the original classic with its own modern twist, introducing catchy syncopated beats and new perspectives that pays tribute to a well-loved 70s classic. I would highly recommend checking it out, do let me know what you think in the comments down below and follow my Spotify Reviews Playlist where you can listen to the song in full (link in bio).
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