The track is the fifth release from the emerging artist.
Cristal B. is an artist who has made no secret of her struggles with anxiety and depression, and on her fifth single ‘Happy Instead’ has decided to tackle the issue head on.
The track’s title is a pointed jab at the advice that the artist is often given about her psyche, with people often telling her to “just be happy” or “think happy thoughts instead!!!”, so the artist has decided to do just that on her latest release. ‘Happy Instead’ is an ironic take on this advice, set to an overtly jovial and sweet backdrop of summery sounds. The serenity and happiness of the track, met with the lyrics provides a cute juxtaposition that highlights the ridiculousness of the advice. While the nature of the sound is so over the top and tongue-in-cheek, complete with la la laaaas, the nature of the sound makes it feel like an effortless, instant pop bop that would fit seamlessly into your summer playlists. ‘Happy Instead’ is a track that works on a range of levels, whether as a sardonic jibe at shit advice or a sweet, summery bop that you can listen to without too much thought.
