Shelita just dropped “I’m So In Love With You,” the fourth single off her EP Into the Depths, which is coming early next year. The Los Angeles artist went through hell after a skydiving accident in Seychelles. Years of recovery, surgeries, isolation, the works. She actually started writing this song from a hospital bed. She started writing this song from her hospital bed. In those depths, she found two paths to healing: freediving and music. Both of those things meet somewhere: The healing power of vibrations (ocean waves and sound waves). The EP blends sounds from Africa, Europe, South America, and the United States, drawing on her journey through pain toward renewal. Shelita‘s been recognized by NPR, Billboard, and Forbes, and she continues to carve out her space in contemporary music with work that doesn’t shy away from vulnerability.
Musically, the rhythm section of a slowed-down breakbeat and a soulful bassline sets the foundation for a modern R&B love anthem vibe. A lovely melodic motif is played on the strings during the chorus that creates the mood to accompany the honest lyrics that capture the all-consuming feeling of love.
“I’m So In Love With You” works because it comes from somewhere real. Shelita‘s vocal delivery has that signature airy quality that fills the space without overwhelming it, and the production nods to golden era Hip Hop while staying firmly planted in contemporary R&B and Pop. A music video drops with the release. Into the Depths is shaping up to be more than just a collection of songs; it’s a testament to what happens when someone refuses to let circumstances define them.