Independent artist, C. Trent (@heyctrent) flexes his vocals with his latest release. The Virginia musician takes listeners on quite a ride with his single “Dear 2 Me.” The relatable melodic record showcases only a fraction to his artistry. To kick things off, he shared a performance video of the track via instagram.
Throughout the record, C. Trent details a love story theme. He tells the story from a breakup angle as he shares some possible regret towards the decision. While sharing his possible wrong doing, he reminisces on the positive within the relationship . The song’s opening lyrics,“Where do we go from here,” immediately hooks listeners into wanting to know more about what is dear to him. Furthermore, he shares the relationship being significant to him. In less than three minutes, He delivers an extremely catchy body of work.
Stream “Dear 2 Me” by C. Trent below
Futhermore, the song is coated in the essence of hip-hop mixed with R&B. The storytelling elements frequently used in hip-hop along side his perfectly pitched vocals blend seamlessly throughout the song. The song’s beat also combines both elements. Throughout the song, he maintains the same cadence. This allows the song melody much easier to hold on to. Additionally, his smoother tone within the song delivers the message of the song perfectly. Lyrically, C. Trent keeps it straight to the point. He focuses on both he highs and lows of a breakup to which are both relatable.
Overall, C. Trent’s song “ Dear 2 Me” truly encapsulates the feelings of many throughout the song. He does a stellar job at keeping listeners hooked without any distraction. The song flows effortlessly. To hear more from C. Trent , you can follow his instagram linked here. In addition, you can stream his latest single “Dear to Me” linked here.
