By: Danial Haris Hisham 

If you haven’t been streaming *Espresso* on repeat yet, now is your chance to do so. The catchy new track by Sabrina Carpenter was dropped in April 2024 and immediately became a pop hit, full of confidence, light fun, and addictive energy.

Sabrina first teased *Espresso* in January 2024, just before appearing at Coachella. The track, released by Island Records, is on streaming platforms and was even pressed on vinyl and cassette (yep, that’s still a thing!). What is it about? *Espresso* is all about giving a big nod to self-confidence, femininity, and power. Sabrina herself said it's about the feeling of embracing being “that b***h.” Stylistically, *Espresso* is the tantalizing concoction of pop, funk, disco, and synth. The happy guitar riffs and high-energy tempo are the trademark of producer Oliver, taken from his sample pack “Power Tools Sample Pack III.” The production sounds exciting yet retro, with a soft flavor of 80s and Italo-disco, while being utterly fun, cool, and dance-worthy.

Sabrina gave her vocals with the utmost cheeky charm and supreme control. Without really belting it out like other female vocalists, she chose not to. Her witty, poised style complemented the song's vibe perfectly, and the layered vocals in the chorus just make the song stick inside your head all day long. The process under production was carried out by Julian Bonnetta, who also worked with One Direction. As far as production goes, it is crisp, upbeat, and radio-friendly. It is already great when you grant it loud in your car or with your earbuds on; it is such and such a balanced treat for every pair of speakers.