FAVE has always possessed a voice that feels like a secret being whispered directly into your ear, but on her new single Intentions, she amplifies that intimacy into something spiritual. Collaborating with Urban Chords, a vocal collective that acts as a modern choir, she creates a hauntingly beautiful sound. The track sits at the intersection of R&B and Afro-fusion, but the structure is unconventional, relying heavily on vocal layering rather than a heavy drum beat to drive the emotion.
The song explores the fragility of trust and the clarity of purpose in a relationship. FAVE’s delivery is “soul-baring,” stripping away the cool-girl persona to reveal raw vulnerability. When the Urban Chords enter, they don’t just back her up, they envelop her. The harmonies are lush and gospel-tinged, adding a weight to the lyrics that a standard instrumental couldn’t achieve. It feels like a confession set to music, with the choir acting as the witness.
Intentions is a bold risk in a market dominated by high-tempo dance tracks. It demands patience from the listener, asking you to sit with the feelings it evokes. It highlights FAVE’s growth as a songwriter and a vocalist who isn’t afraid to experiment with texture and mood. This is not a song for the club, it is a song for the quiet moments alone, a soundtrack for late-night overthinking.
Listen to Intentions here.
