Nicole Brice
Dec 14, 2024
‘Faded Love’ is a hypnotic and soulful song full of strength.
Every once and a while, an artist will release a song that is so potent and so powerful it knocks me on my butt. Enter the latest from Nashville musician Mi’Kael Chalyce.
‘Faded Love’ begins with a captivating melody, the soulful vocals setting the stage for a powerful narrative. As the lead vocals take over, you find yourself immersed in a deeply emotional journey, a journey of love lost and the path to healing. Mi’Kael's songwriting skillfully captures the raw emotions of a breakup and the struggle to move on. If you've ever felt the sting of heartbreak, this song will resonate with you. ‘Faded Love’ is a beautiful exploration of the complexities of heartbreak and lost love.
"When I found out I was pregnant with my youngest daughter it was in the midst of attempting to end an emotionally abusive relationship that had recently become physical. I found the strength to leave her biological father before she entered this world, but I’ve never looked back. Now two years later I am trying to decide how to pick up the pieces of my life when I’ve essentially blocked all the pain out of my mind trying to focus on my present happiness. All that is left now are echoes of a faded love hence the song’s name, Faded Love."
You start feeling every note sung as Chalyce’s vocals become more potent. It’s true that as Mi’Kael sings, “How can I pick up the pieces when I’ve blocked it out of my mind?” you start to reflect on and feel the pain in her words.
The song's production is minimalist yet impactful, with subtle instrumentation that allows the emotional weight of the lyrics to shine through. 'Faded Love' was recorded at Grinding ENT Studios in Ellenwood, GA a suburb of Atlanta, GA, and was a collaboration between Mi'Kael Chalyce, Dorrell Smith, and Beats by Dre. The layered harmonies and gentle melodies create a dreamy ambiance, which contrasts nicely with the bittersweet nature of the song’s theme.
Mi’Kael Chalyce is one of the many underground treasures in the music industry currently, and her songwriting speaks volumes. In March 2024, we sat down with Mi’Kael for an in-depth interview, during which she shared her inspirations, her creative process, and more, and we have been a fan ever since.
Overall, ‘Faded Love’ is a deeply emotional and compelling piece showcasing Mi’Kael Chalyce’s vocalist and songwriter talent.
"This will be my first and only release this year and it wasn’t easy deciding on one that was special enough to share. This song feels ideal because ending the relationship the song discusses was a catalyst for The Reinvention — album coming in 2025."
I cannot wait to hear more from this talented songstress in the future—Stream ‘Faded Love’ now on your favorite streaming platform.
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