Jasper Bickers and Lauren Jean embrace the summer in new collaboration, “YOU DON’T WANNA BE MINE”
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With summer officially starting just a few days ago, many listeners gravitate towards that traditional summer sound. Music that encapsulates warmer temperatures, late nights, and a sense of freedom hits just right during our beach days and starry nights. The Boston-based duo of Jasper Bickers and Lauren Jean start the season off with the release of their first collaboration, “YOU DON’T WANNA BE MINE,” a song that falls perfectly into that “song of the summer” hype.
“YOU DON’T WANNA BE MINE” was produced and written by Jasper Bickers. The song explores an upbeat R&B sound with some hyperpop flairs as the duo investigates the lingering desires left behind as a result of a one-sided relationship. The synths throughout the song are wittily integrated alongside an infectious breakbeat loop, giving “YOU DON’T WANNA BE MINE” an incredible dance groove. The track feels like a sonic joyride you don’t want to get off of; it’s easy to play it over and over again and completely immerse yourself into the story that Jasper Bickers and Lauren Jean pull together.
The writing in the track is both catchy and relatable, certifying the track an instant hit for those left with their head in the clouds in terms of summer-loving. Lauren Jean sings, “All my independence / My freedom to be reckless / I would give it up for you” in the pre-chorus, demonstrating a poignant acknowledgment of the pain of fleeting romance and the desperation to preserve any form of connection amongst denial. The lyricism on “YOU DON’T WANT TO BE MINE” is stellar; in combination with the phenomenal production, it’s a vivaciously bittersweet anthem to blast all summer long.
The dynamic vocal performance throughout the track ties all of the other elements of the song together. Lauren Jean takes charge of vocals during the song's verses, effortlessly gliding through the lines with a delivery that sources from both playfulness and woe. Jean dazzles as a storyteller in “YOU DON’T WANNA BE MINE,” making the portrayal of desire and longing that much more impactful.
Jasper Bickers takes control of vocals during the chorus, coating his voice with a glitchy vocal effect that adds a certain pop edge that scratches the brain just the right way. Hints of Jean’s voice accompany Bickers’ performance in the chorus as well, giving a broad vocal depth to the song. Jean and Bickers sing together in a way that blends seamlessly, giving “YOU DON’T WANNA BE MINE” a nuanced awareness of both its emotional weight and its party-girl ambiance.
“YOU DON’T WANNA BE MINE” is a savvy and dexterous track from two upcoming hitmakers in the music industry. Jasper Bickers and Lauren Jean display their best in their recent collaboration, exciting listeners for the future of their individual careers as well as the potential for future collaborations. You can listen to “YOU DON’T WANNA BE MINE” on Spotify below.