Pop/Review Shelita - Fade

Shelita is a pop artist and songwriter based in Los Angeles. She is known for her engaging, collaborative, and spontaneous live performance style. Originally from Seattle, Shelita independently toured the world with over 150 shows across Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as a myriad of performances throughout the U.S. Her ability to connect with audiences and engage her expansive network of superfans has resulted in a devoted global audience and prompted media interest from NPR, Music Connection Magazine, Billboard, MTV, and many music industry tastemakers.

Shelita offers a brilliant meditation on connection, impermanence, and the beauty of ephemeral moments in “Fade.” The song, which she co-wrote with Bellringer and Lamar Van Sciver, is the second single off her upcoming album “Into the Depths.” It demonstrates her ability to turn intensely personal feelings into pop that appeals to all audiences.

“Fade's” sound palette is full of mood, even though it is fundamentally a mid-tempo pop tune. While steady, pulsating rhythms give the music a grounded sense, airy synth textures create an almost dreamy backdrop. The song's theme—embracing connection while it lasts, knowing that time will eventually carry it away—is reflected in this harmony between the ethereal and the grounded.

The focal point is Shelita's vocal performance. Her voice conveys strength and sensitivity with a delicate yet authoritative delivery, evoking strong feelings in the listener with every word. Her rendition has a subtle ache that reverberates long after the song is over, adding to the sense of transience.

Part of the song's power lies in its straightforward lyrics. “Fade” aims toward honesty rather than overcomplication, providing a straightforward analysis of presence, love, and loss. Anyone who has ever felt the anguish of parting or who has come to appreciate the fleeting beauty of being together in the moment will find solace in this song.

With “Fade,” Shelita keeps creating a realm where pop music is not only recognizable but also incredibly relatable—a consolation in the face of unavoidable change.