Posted by Pop and R&B have long been fertile ground for exploring love, loss, and self-discovery. Rising artist Bruklin ventures into this expressive territory with her latest single, “Daydreaming,” released on October 16, 2024. Known for her vibrant dance-pop sound, Bruklin now delivers a track that embraces pop with a sleek R&B twist, signaling a shift in her musical journey. “Daydreaming” reveals Bruklin’s versatility, blending catchy beats with smooth, emotive vocals that mark a departure from her previous, more straightforward pop anthems.
The song delves into a romance destined for heartbreak. With lyrics like “Don’t let me lose you, sorry didn’t mean to confuse you,” Bruklin taps into the complications and tensions that arise when love and ambition intersect. Through its catchy chorus and velvety vocal delivery, “Daydreaming” conveys a bittersweet longing, capturing both vulnerability and confidence. Lines like “I am baby, ah, she can try but she can’t beat me” resonate with listeners, adding a confident edge to the story of unfulfilled love.
Alongside the music, the visuals for “Daydreaming” reflect Bruklin’s artistic evolution. Known for her vibrant, high-gloss videos, Bruklin has embraced a new approach with the music video for “Daydreaming.” Styled as a surreal short film, the visuals follow the artist through dreamlike landscapes that serve as metaphors for unreachable aspirations. Clad in a striking red coat, Bruklin stands out against a crowd of over twenty figures wearing “WANNA BE” sweatshirts, symbolizing her resilience and refusal to conform. The visual elements draw from modern, futuristic, and Renaissance styles, encapsulating the line “She can try but she’ll never be me” with elegance and flair.
This release follows the success of Bruklin’s breakout single “Magic Show,” which broke into the U.S. Pop charts and amassed 5 million views and streams within its first month. Before that, her debut track, “Stay Friends,” introduced listeners to her confident style, blending early 2000s pop influences with a glossy music video shot atop a New York City rooftop. In contrast, “No Contact,” a dance-pop single that delved into themes of vulnerability, revealed Bruklin’s willingness to explore deeper emotions and the push-pull of relationships.
Bruklin’s path to the pop world has been multifaceted. Beginning her career in the entertainment industry at age 11, she appeared on prominent television shows before stepping into music. Her acting work, notably her role in the film My Mother is a Cosmonaut, has contributed to her ability to tell compelling stories through song and visuals.
As she prepares to release “Daydreaming,” Bruklin seems poised to continue challenging expectations in the pop and R&B scene. At just 16, she brings a blend of artistic depth and pop appeal that’s rare for her age, and with each release, she reaffirms her status as an artist with something meaningful to say. “Daydreaming” is not just another single; it’s a fresh chapter in Bruklin’s evolving sound.