Cass DiFonte makes optimism sound wonderfully effortless on ‘Love N Let Live’. Following her debut single ‘Fly Like A Bird’, the Dubai-based singer-songwriter returns with a bright slice of indie soul that brings jazz-inflected warmth, expressive vocals and an infectious sense of possibility together around the simple idea that life is far too precious to spend entirely consumed by fear.
There’s an easy glow to the arrangement, as organic instrumentation sits alongside polished contemporary production, while soulful melodies and jazz-inspired textures give the track a richness that feels closer to a live room than anything else. Her background as a pianist is also evident in the musicality of the song, with each element given enough room to breathe.
But her vocal performance provides the real spark. There’s softness in her delivery, but also conviction, allowing ‘Love N Let Live’ to feel encouraging without slipping into empty positivity. The song acknowledges that difficult periods are unavoidable; but its optimism comes from choosing what to do in spite of them.
That balance brings to mind the easy-going soulfulness of Corinne Bailey Rae and Olivia Dean, while hints of gospel exuberance and jazz sophistication widen the palette further. She clearly understands the traditions she is drawing from, but packages them within a contemporary framework that already feels increasingly her own.
‘Love N Let Live’ also develops the philosophy introduced by ‘Fly Like A Bird’. Where that song centred on freedom and embracing your identity, this latest release widens the frame towards resilience, presence and finding joy even when circumstances make doing so difficult.
Soulful, radiant and full of genuine heart, ‘Love N Let Live’ feels like another confident step forward for Cass DiFonte. It’s the kind of song that encourages you to loosen your shoulders, look up and enjoy being here while you can.
