O-Town Return With an Infectious and Danceable Pop Single
The legendary O-Town just dropped a fresh banger that fills your ears with the joyous and fresh sounds of well-balanced but slightly swagger-riddled pop overtones, with colorful flows and smooth vocals all over the place.
The single blends old- and new-school approaches together in a seamless fashion, bringing out some early 2000s pop nostalgia, but also unafraid to deliver heavy-handed dance influence and the right kind of attitude the whole way through.
"Certified Delulu" is all about being back in action. Being unstoppable, doing what you want, and being praised for it. It's a song that flourishes in terms of showcasing an unreal level of vibrancy and addictive vivaciousness that lets the song come through with a hint of rambunctious aesthetic.
This is a blast of positive vibes, even though it's kind of about being so into yourself that it's delusional.
However, it's that energy that really locks the song in. The energy is infectious, and it's easy to get immersed in the layers of flavor the song delivers in the first place.
It's definitely wild and is also kind of lighthearted, humorous, and very self-aware all at once.
For example, one of the lines is, "I'm the main event, in my own head."
So, you have that awareness built into it, and that's part of what makes it so funny. It's not just about having this element of being proud of yourself, knowing you're the best, or just coming through with that heavy swagger; it's also about knowing that this is all how you see it in your own head. Others may not see it the same way, but who cares?
It's carefree. That is such a good word for this song. And that element of it makes it easy for you to take that with you after the song has ended.
When the song is over, you sort of take the carefree element along with you for the rest of your day.
I think it's been ages since I've heard a song pull that off.
In true dance-pop fashion, you have a sort of disco-pop, four-on-the-floor beat: driving, endlessly fun, and something that starts feeding that energy.
Everything else sort of bounces right off of that beat.
There's piano, keys, layers of vocals, a walking bassline, and everything fits together perfectly.
You also have these great elements of funk in there as well, which kind of goes along with the whole disco-pop aspect. For example, there are plucky guitars where the chorus comes in, and I love how they bring those in with perfect timing.
This is definitely a song you can't sit still for. You're going to be moving no matter where you are or what you're doing. This track gets you on the dance floor quickly.
That's part of its point. It's meant for you to get infused with the energy that it puts out and start moving your body.
It absolutely gets the job done.
At a certain point in the song, they actually bring in call-and-response vocal stuff.
He starts asking the voice in the back of his head whether or not he looks good tonight. The voice in his head quickly answers, "Hell yeah."
So you get where it's coming from. It's okay to let that part of you drive the ship. It's okay to listen to the voice in your head that gives you positive feedback. It's okay to feel good about yourself no matter what anyone else might think.
It's okay to put yourself out there in an unafraid way and know that it's worth it.
The whole track is a brilliant shot of spirited positivity, but you don't fully get it unless you listen to the whole song.
I love how they bring together the humor, authenticity, and carefree elements so brilliantly, and it's just something that feels good to crank up loud.
It's also a hands-in-the-air, sing-along type of track as well.
This is a party song. Hands down.
Definitely don't miss this one because if you listen to it first thing in the morning, you'll just take that energy with you throughout the rest of your day, and nothing will stand in your way.
Definitely check this track out as soon as you can, and remember where you heard it first.
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