Some songs take a few listens to reveal their appeal. “ride or die” gets to work much faster.
montana chanel’s latest single (via Now Listen) is an alternative pop track with a chorus that is hard to miss. The repeated title hook gives it an immediate centre, while the verses bring in the more complicated side of the story: a relationship that feels difficult to leave even when there are clear reasons to question it.
That contrast gives the track its appeal. The production has a lively pulse, but the subject matter is heavier, with chanel writing about heartbreak, self-doubt and the tendency to return to familiar patterns. The two sides sit comfortably together rather than competing for attention.
There is also plenty happening vocally. Layered harmonies add extra detail around the main melody, helping the chorus land without turning the song into an oversized pop production.
For anyone discovering chanel for the first time, “ride or die” makes a useful introduction to what she brings to her songwriting. She is comfortable putting personal situations into the centre of a track, but the result still has enough melody and momentum to work beyond the story that inspired it.
“ride or die” is an easy recommendation for listeners after alternative pop with a strong vocal hook mixed with emotional depth.
