FAVE’s voice has always been like a secret spoken right into your ear, but on her new single, Intentions, she intensifies that closeness into something spiritual. She produces an eerily lovely sound while working with Urban Chords, a vocal collective that functions as a contemporary choir. The song is in the nexus of Afro-fusion and R&B, but its unusual structure relies more on vocal layering than a strong drum rhythm to evoke strong feelings.
The song examines a relationship’s clarity of purpose and the brittleness of trust. FAVE’s delivery is “soul-baring,” revealing unadulterated vulnerability by removing the cool-girl façade. When the Urban Chords arrive, they surround her rather than just support her. A typical instrumental couldn’t give the lyrics the weight that the rich, gospel-tinged harmonies do. With the choir serving as the witness, it resembles a confession set to music.
Intentions is a bold risk in a market dominated by high-tempo dance tracks. It demands patience from the listener, asking you to sit with the feelings it evokes. It highlights FAVE’s growth as a songwriter and a vocalist who isn’t afraid to experiment with texture and mood. This is not a song for the club, it is a song for the quiet moments alone, a soundtrack for late-night overthinking.
Listen to Intentions here
