Pop/Review Dean Griffin - Lights Out
An agent of groove, 21-year-old Dean Griffin, known for singles “SATISFYD” and “How I Fell,” boasts a kaleidoscopic and uplifting artistry. With a wide sound variety ranging from funk and R&B to alternative rock, it’s all part of the California talent’s personal evolution, a journey that started in indie pop and electronic settings in 2019.
Dean Griffin's most recent single, "Lights Out," is a sensual and atmospheric masterpiece that skillfully blends a sleek contemporary pop/R&B sensibility with nostalgia for the 1980s. The song, which was expertly self-produced by Joseph Guadiana, is a polished treasure that exudes aural sophistication and cinematic flair.
"Lights Out" explores the delicate and ephemeral area where emotional vulnerability meets physical intimacy, all while centered around a throbbing groove and pleasant synth melodies. The song's topic of late-night honesty is brilliantly echoed by Griffin's personal yet authoritative vocals, which alternate between seductive falsetto and audacious assertions. With an homage to Prince and The Weeknd's earlier work, the production is sumptuous yet restrained, making a name for itself in the current soundscape.
Griffin and Erin Cherry co-directed the accompanying music video, which is just as visually stunning as the song. The film, which was choreographed by Armand Abary and starred dancer Megumi Chung, is a neon dream that combines an interpretive statement of longing with a surrealist mood piece. By transforming the emotional strain of the song into arresting physical movement, the choreography heightens its sensual appeal.
"Lights Out" is a declaration of artistic identity rather than merely a throwback. Griffin demonstrates his ability to be a visionary by fusing music, vision, and emotion into a compelling whole. His status as a multifaceted artist who isn't scared to delve deeply into desire, vulnerability, and the ephemeral alchemy of connection is cemented with this release. You should listen to this song while keeping your head down and the lights low.