Smooth r&b vocals combined with awesome electronic production - "Motive" is an enticing tune for any contemporary r&b lover.

A result of the collab between two Sydney-based artists, the track is crafted by Beso Palma and Anieszka. It explores the complexities of a relationship where two people aren’t aligned in their intentions, encapsulating how living in a perpetual state of uncertainty can push two people away from each other, often to the point of no return. The song dives into feelings of nostalgia, despair, disappointment and eventually self-empowerment, allowing both darkness and light to co-exist. The artists elaborate:

It was our first time writing together so we didn’t know what to expect. Lyrically, the song evolved with a kind of a sombre undertone and we wanted to capture that in the soft, vocal delivery throughout the verses, emphasizing the vulnerability and uncertainty of the song. We knew we wanted to amp the chorus up a bit more, expressing the assertiveness of breaking free from what’s not meant for you anymore. The production took shape as the lyrics unfolded and we tried to incorporate obscure sounds, especially in the percussion, to put the song in its own world. The chords fluctuate between a major and minor key which reiterates that feeling of ambiguity and vagueness in the relationship.

There's no doubt the two knew what they were doing, ending up with this vibey tune for us to enjoy!

posted by Nora
March 2022