Music Review - ARDN

ARDN

 INTRODUCTION -

In the world of music, there are artists who create hits, and then there are artists who craft stories and experiences. ARDN, a talented upcoming musician and songwriter, belongs to the rap, hip-hop & R&B category. Yet, in an interview with Worldplay, ARDN describe his music as, "Genreless".  Through some of his songs, ARDN has craved a unique niche for himself in the music industry. Within this post, we'll explore more into the evolution of ARDN's music, his notable releases, and a little dive into ARDN's younger self.

- About ARDN - 

ARDN the Canadian raised, South African born singer/songwriter has been taking off in the music industry. Loving music his whole life ARDN started out learning different instruments, the singer states that this trait didn't last very long, but his love for music stuck with him. Around 2015 ARDN was exposed to J.Cole. This sparked heavy influence with ARDN's life goals and gave him the reason to follow his dreams and become and artist. 

ARDN keeps his authentic sound at the core of his artistry and creates music that resonates with those who have been counted out. With his supporters around the world, ARDN is making his own space for the next generation of hip hop artists

- Musical Evolution -

ARDN's lyrical growth reflect his growth and exploration as an artist. One of his standout releases is, "Til The Morning". This song catching waves on the popular app TikTok, not only gave ARDN the big break he need, but also gave him a surge of new listeners. 

When listening to a song of ARDN's called "Jupiter and Mars", you are able to experience the shift in ARDNS lyrical choices. As ARDN says, 'Yeah I might as well let you know cause its off as we go, Our separate ways end this thing on a high C note, I'm trying to pay you homage you childish as Gambino...". We can read through these few lyrics that ARDN is venting about someone who acted as if they loved him, but in the end, never really did. Now, if you compared this to "ARE U KIDDING", ARDN takes a different approach to his lyrics. As, you listen to the song you feel the barriers the musician had to face while paving his career. The repetition of "ARE U KIDDING" reflects the disbelief at those who underestimated him throughout his journey. These, are just a few examples of the lyrical approach ARDN takes to properly reflect his journey through his music.

- Notable Releases -

While looking through your streaming platforms, take a second to search ARDN's top songs! My personal favorites would have to be "ARE U KIDDING" or "RUNNER UP". Though this artist has a wide variety of different songs from across his musical journey. ARDN's most notable release would probably have to be "Til The Morning" which gained ARDN over 22 million streams over multiple platforms. 

- In Conclusion -

ARDN has established himself as an artist with a remarkable ability to craft musical experiences that transcend genres and boundaries. His evolution as an artist, notable releases, and the influences of his upbringing have all contributed to his distinctive sining and songwriting process. As, ARDN continues to push boundaries of his music, we can only anticipate more remarkable, "genderless" compositions in the future. Wether you're a long time fan or just discovering his work, ARDN's music is an invitation to explore the depths of sound and emotion, making it a journey worth taking. 

Find ARDN's instagram at this link :  https://www.instagram.com/ardnmusic/?hl=en