New Zealand’s BENEE is a talented singer/songwriter who has only recently come on the scene in the last couple of years. Although receiving some media attention from such shows as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Ellen DeGenerous Show for her song Supalonely, I’m surprised she hasn’t reached super-stardom yet. Her voice is incredibly unique and has a flare and slickness you could describe as being pretty “kool”.
KOOL is the artist’s fourth single on her album titled HEY U X which was released November 2020. The song discusses themes of admiration, envy, and self-loathing. It’s not a very attractive look for the artist who ironically oozes star power and confidence herself (check out some of her other music videos/performances) yet, that’s what makes the song ridiculously catchy. Everything she speaks about idolizing in another, is simply what she presents to us all in the song.
Take a listen.