Rising pop star Joshua Pearlstein continues his streak of hits with brand new single “What U Freakin’”, just about two months after standout track “Just the Feeling“. On his new track, the Boston-based artist goes hard for the gritty electropop of early 2000s, perfectly merged alongside hyperpop urgency and hip-hop’s attitude. It’s a fast-paced LATE-NIGHT ANTHEMIC ride that fully establishes Joshua as an unapologetic force of nature, and we love to see it.
Inspired and thoroughly influenced by the feeling of determination that comes with flirting at a party, Joshua channels legends like Justin Timberlake with immaculate ease. “What U Freakin’” is a track that emanates authenticity and personality, revealing itself as much more dramatic and intense than anything the former NSYNC singer has released since The 20/20 Experience. Joshua’s new track offers the type of hooks people dream of their entire careers and definitely is something that will once and for all put the 20-year-old artist on the map alongside the greats.
“What U Freakin’” is constantly challenging itself as if trying to choose between restraint and passion in smoke-filled rooms and strobe lights in which anything can happen. The duality sung about on evocative verses and larger-than-life melodies makes it a fascinating listen and shows just how much of a visionary the young man actually is. It’s a track that provides a landscape of freedom and boundless energy while also sounding like a self-esteem boost: you can do anything as long as it’s playing.
His new song is fun, rapturous, sultry, and maybe just slightly dangerous just as a proper night out often is. On “What U Freakin’” Joshua explores those sentiments with judgement-free curiosity as if anxious to see where the next step takes him, showing unbelievable confidence and unwavering natural swagger. Joshua grew up with a deep fascination for the artists that actually shape and reshape pop culture, and more than ever he sits right at home next to the Lady Gagas, Michael Jacksons and Princes.
Joshua has already proven over and over that he knows how to do pop very well, betting on Y2K nostalgia but always with a contemporary twist to give it an extra and more intriguing edge. “What U Freakin’” is the culmination of all of his talents at once, a shining example of the limitless possibilities of the joys that pop music can bring coming from one of its most dedicated and ardent students in years.
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On "What U Freakin'," Joshua Pearlstein goes hard with the gritty electropop of the early 2000s, perfectly merging alongside hyperpop urgency and hip-hop’s attitude.
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