INES – Heartbeat (Single Review)

Today’s review features “Heartbeat”, the new single by Los Angeles, CA, USA, artist INES. She is originally from Tunisia and began her musical journey performing Arabic music at her elementary school. INES is known for versatile, soulful, expressive vocal abilities and dynamic performances.

In May 2013, INES gained widespread recognition with the release of a duet featured as the soundtrack for the documentary Tounsi w Khalli Iqoulou Hbel, produced by Coca-Cola and screened in Tunisian movie theaters. This milestone propelled her career, leading to performances at concerts, festivals, and prestigious private events, including embassy receptions in Tunisia. INES enjoys exploring the fusion of musical genres, with a deep appreciation for Jazz and Pop music.

Aiming for international recognition, INES developed a multilingual repertoire, performing in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Arabic. Confident in her ability to excel in Western music, she moved to Los Angeles in May 2018 to pursue a global career in the heart of the entertainment industry.

In April 2023, she released Attention, the first single from her upcoming EP—a Pop/R&B track co-written and produced by Jamelle Adisa. In December 2024, she followed up with Dance, a Pop/Dance anthem, also co-written and produced by Adisa. As she continues to evolve as an artist, INES remains dedicated to pushing creative boundaries and making a lasting impact on the international music scene.

So let’s have a listen …

After a first lesson, INES new song reminds me of the song “What a Feeling” by Irene Cara from the hit movie Flashdance (1983). It’s definitely a dance club feel-good song. The song starts slowly with just a heartbeat.

“It’s oh so tempting to get close to you.” The verse kicks in fairly quickly. INES has such a smooth professional voice, like Irene Cara. The song then explodes into the chorus. The mix and the production are excellent. The song then falls back into the middle bridge. “I’m going to dance the night away.” The mix thins out with an arpeggiated keyboard riff, then goes back to a short verse or pre-chorus, and then the heartbeat chorus kicks in again.

The intensity of the song increases. Very nice keyboard mix. “There’s no way to escape.” I like the computerized voice that comes in during the second bridge, which, like the first, has sparse instrumentation. Then the chorus kicks in again. I really like the lyrics in this song. “You take my breath away, blood rushing through my veins.” The drums stand out in this track. Lots of ethereal backing vocals. Very nicely constructed song.

SCORE/Excellent: INES’ new single “Heartbeat” is a very solid adult contemporary dance track. INES has a lovely sounding professional pop voice reminiscent of Irene Cara (What a Feeling, Flashdance). The song is masterfully constructed to get you singing along and up on your feet dancing. Excellent performances, mix and production! If you like modern dance music, pick this one up today. Much love, Beth

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