The vibrant pop that Eylsia Nicolas has released in her song A Beautiful Mess is precisely the type of club pop that you want to dance to. It is not a mere electro-pop song that tries to squeeze itself into a mould – it possesses authentic personality and catchy energy that helped it to stand out in an already over-saturated genre.
The voice of Nicolas is the it must be said star here, as it is bright and full of color with a quality of expression that cuts through the production like a knife. Her singing is very powerful and warm, which establishes an instant rapport with her audience. The manner in which she moves through the uptempo beats of the track proves to have a real confidence and prowess and even the most dance-floor-oriented moments become personal and involving.
The song has a perfect balance between modern club and progressive electronic textures. The synths are not derivative and produce layers that complement and not overpower the vocal performance. The rhythm is really catchy – the type of rhythm that makes your body move before your mind can keep up.
The reason why A Beautiful Mess works so well is because it does not hesitate to be pure pop joy. Nicolas is not attempting to be too serious or conceptual here, she has created a song that exists to make people feel good and dance, and she has done so brilliantly. The energy does not drop and the energy keeps it going.
To the newcomers to Nicolas courtesy of this single, it is worth venturing into her catalogue. The experience of an artist who is both a competitive tennis player, a music industry executive, and a performing artist, gives her work a specialized touch. The stubbornness and perseverance that characterized her previous professions are evident in her approach to music making it sound smooth and also sincere.
A Beautiful Mess validates Nicolas as an artist who knows what great pop music is all about: catchy tunes, powerful voices, and production that supports the song and does not distract.