Exzenya’s single “Drunk Texting” hits all the right notes

In Exzenya’s new single, “Drunk Texting,” this genre-bending pop artist mixes vulnerability and sensuality into a cocktail of pop perfection. Taking cues from powerhouses like Doja Cat, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, and Pink, Exzenya charts her path in the pop universe while harnessing the power of her music’s ancestors, the confidence and emotional gut-punching prowess of her musical foremothers.

“Drunk Texting” is all strength, and you are in your feelings, re-reading your messages with your eyes half closed, and at that moment of questionable judgment, in comes that unforgettable synth and that smoothness of production, and you still don’t know who you’re calling, but he’s coming. There’s a flash of a joke, a snap of heartbreak, and a lot of energy in every line. Exzenya is telling a story. A tale so many of us have become all too used to. The song rides the line between empowered and exposed, embracing a degree of honesty that’s both entertaining and human. Whether you’ve sent that risky text or whether one of its questionable ilk has landed in the palm of your hand, this song taps into that relatable moment for all of us. Exzenya transitions from playful movement to power, showcasing a range that’s flexible and as expressive as it’s diverse.

Her voice wavers between assuredness and vulnerability, revealing notes of Olivia Rodrigo’s lyrical outspokenness, Doja Cat’s playful spirit, Pink’s emotional fire, and the gothic glamour of Lady Gaga. “Drunk Texting” feels more like a moment. A catchy battle cry for anyone who’s ever let their emotions get behind the wheel. With her single, Exzenya makes it apparent that she can channel the chaos of real life into pop gold, making us want more. If “Drunk Texting” is anything to go on, Exzenya is not only part of the pop conversation, she’s poised to have it on lock.