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Xaysha – What They Say (2020)

Are you looking for a song that perfectly captures the struggle of finding the perfect guy? Well, look no further than ‘What They Say’ by Xaysha. Using a slice of hyper-coloured pop, she draws on her own experience in the dating world. Through this single she is encouraging women to brush everything off, laugh and move on so that everyone knows just what they are missing.

While professionally trained, Xaysha is consistently pushing the boundaries with her sound. She infuses her music with catchy lyrics, tight beats, excitement and affection. Her big voice and bubbly determination make her a force to be reckoned with while being impossible to ignore.



‘What They Say’ hooks you from the first moment with some tight beats and clicking notes. This leads to Xaysha’s vocals and her performance is catchy from the first note. She draws you in with some classic pop sounds before hitting you with a wonderful melodic flow. Throughout the single, she showcases the power of her vocals and the control she has. There are some powerful notes that she hits before you are hit with a grungier pop sound. There is a Rita Ora flavour to her performance, but there is also something more to it that makes the single unique.

Below her captivating performance are those beats from the opening. The melody is a solid backing for the vocals and bolsters the exciting vibe of the track. It also increases the good vibes of the song and offers this boost of empowerment. Combined with the lyrics and vocals, you are left with a song that gets you grooving while making you feel good about yourself.

Xaysha uses her single ‘What They Say’ to help you move on, brush everything off and let people know what they are missing. While the lyrics draw on her personal experience, they are relatable and catchy. Her vocal performance hooks you from start to finish and fills you with a sense of empowerment.

Find out more about Xaysha on her Instagram and Spotify.

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