With only two tracks in her back catalogue so far, Jillelli has received tons of national support from her home of Ireland, but it’s her new offering “Stoic” that showcases Jillelli’s growth as an artist and sets her up for what looks to be an exciting year.
Jillelli takes great inspiration from the likes of Blondie, Kylie and New Order, but with her own Irish twist Jillelli creates an innovative modern sound that remains true to the much-loved 80s and 90s New York Underground scene. Co-produced and written alongside Irish/Zimbabwean producer Kevin Brennan, the track is an outpour of personal vulnerability and honesty within a contemporary romance.
Speaking on ‘Stoic’, Jilelli says:
”’Stoic’ is a synth-laden dark pop song which was written as a response to a frustration with stiff upper lip attitudes. The song celebrates emotional vulnerability and honesty when navigating cryptic modern romance. I produced and wrote the song with Irish/Zimbabwean producer Kevin Brennan. The video for ‘Stoic’ was directed by Kristian Mantalvanos which we co-produced and edited together. The song and video production were supported by The Irish Arts Council. ”
Although venturing into the world of dark-synth pop, it was time spent developing her skills as a DJ specialising in old-school hip-hop that probed Jillelli’s love for creating music. But, with production abilities spanning across R&B, house and new wave, Jillelli is truly a multi-faceted artist.