Ultimately sharing herself on the stripped-down, raw soul of “Own It.” Here she leaves the sound and visuals to the essentials. The performance she gives incorporates only her vocals and a guitar. Her thoughtful delivery for the highly sharp focus brings on a hypnotic trance.

Guitar work has strength, powerfully anchoring her lyricism yet unassuming. This video is Janae’s show. Dressed in a perfect green dress, she maintains eye contact for the entirety of the video. Behind her, the space is decorated sparingly with pops of color emerging from a wall of flowers. Many colors emerge from the background, yet it also has this subtle, understated grace.

The visuals she chooses compliments the sheer drive of her sound. With a timeless quality, the atmosphere may recall a song in the latter stages of psychedelic blues or a long-lost R&B track from the 90s. It is a testament to her vision as a singer and arranger that the piece comes together flawlessly.

The atmosphere has an openness to it. Janae has confidence in unfurling out into the infinite implied space. Lots of variety comes from the subtle shifts of the camera angle. By going for this minimalism, the attention on her allows the viewer to grasp these small and significant gestures.

Done with care, “Own It” proves that Janae Music has crafted a powerful ballad fitting nicely within her eclectic “4For4” EP.

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