Jake Moralez recently released a new single called “Crush”, and it lands in a softer space than some of his earlier work. The song moves through a gentle pop and R&B lane, but it never tries to push too hard. It just sits there comfortably, letting the melody do the talking.
Moralez’s voice carries most of the weight. It’s warm and smooth but still rich, and there’s a calm delivery that fits the theme of the song. The lyrics circle around that awkward and nervous moment when a crush starts turning into something real. A little cheesy maybe, but honestly that’s part of the charm. Not everything about love needs to sound dramatic.
The chorus is where the track really sticks. Simple. Catchy. It stays in your head longer than expected. The production helps too. Soft guitars, clean mixing, and a gentle instrumental that gives the vocals room instead of crowding them.
Lizi Aquilina’s feature adds another layer that works really well. Her voice is light and pure, and when the harmonies come in the whole song opens up a bit. It’s like two voices meeting in the middle. It’s so relaxed. No big tricks, no forced moments. Just melody, emotion, and good production choices.
We think Jake Moralez deserves more attention than he’s getting right now. This song is warm, catchy, and easy to return to. Sometimes that’s exactly what a good pop song should be.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Jake Moralez is an Alternative R&B singer and writer born in New Hampshire who strives to make bold new sounds with real and captivating lyrics. Jake, a recent graduate from Berklee College of Music, is now living in Boston with the aim to continue sharing his personal stories in hopes of uplifting and connecting with listeners who share similar experiences.
With his captivating debut single, Nemesis, Jake shares the story of a struggling relationship through relatable lyricism with a strong beat that can be played anywhere. Jake continues sharing his personal stories through his second single, Peace, a dance track that details that overwhelms the somber theming of being cheated on with memorable melodies and profound vocals, along with saxophone accompaniment from Ben Broady. He strives to make music for everyone to enjoy, incorporating elements of each of his musical backgrounds into his art, and will only continue to do so with future releases.
