Alt-Pop Siren Nessa Barrett is "counting crimes"
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Disrupting pop on her own terms, rising singer-songwriter Best Barrett released her latest single and music videos or “counting crimes,” following her wildly successful single “la di die” featuring jxdn.
On the track, guitar and piano bleed into glitchy production as Nessa’s vocals teeter between intimate verses and an achingly catchy refrain. About the song, Nessa said, ““counting crimes” is about moving on from something toxic with an empowering bad bitch energy. Admitting that you have made mistakes, but the other person has done worse than you and understanding who really is the bad guy in the situation.”
In the accompanying video, directed by frequent collaborator Andrew Sandler (Machine Gun Kelly, YUNGBLUD), Nessa leads a girl gang as they pull off a heist ala Spring Breakers in the process, complete with pink ski masks.
Recently, Nessa linked up with jxdn once again on “I’m Dead,” as part of the Official Soundtrack for the new scripted podcast Prom In Hell. The four-part horror-musical-comedy series debuted as the #1 Apple Music Podcast in April. “I’m Dead” notably marks the second collaboration by Nessa and jxdn after the success of “la di die,” produced by the legendary Travis Barker. It has already amassed over 134 million streams and cracked the Top 15 at alternative radio, and is currently #27 at Top 40 radio and rising. The duo made their late-night television debut performance with “la di die” on Jimmy Kimmel Live and performed on The Ellen Degeneres Show.
“la di die” has received widespread acclaim from MTV, Elite Daily, Buzzfeed Radio.com and Nylon and fans can definitely expect more from Nessa Barrett soon!