Social Media Ruined My Relationship
Lala
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A danceable pop gem with jazzy vibes.
New York native Laurissa Romain, also known as Lala, is an actor, singer, and songwriter. Initially, she started out as a child actor, performing on Broadway in Rogers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Lala appeared more recently in Spike Lee’s Son Of The South, Chris Rock’s Top Five, You Were Always, and Kurt. She also has acted in Netflix’s The Politician and TBS’ Are We There Yet. Clearly, her resume was impressive before she turned to music. In her music career, Lala sang backup for Mariah Carey and Keri Hilson and opened for Shawn Mendes and Sabrina Carpenter. She has made herself available on many platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, and her own website. Lala’s latest drop is the pop single, “Social Media Ruined My Relationship.”
Lala’s new song sets a tone for vulnerability and regret. Lyrics like “You frame me like a picture / while you liking pictures of another girl that fits my insecurities” and “Go double-tap your heart out baby / while you rip my heart out baby” explore these themes. She dives into the worries and irritation that pop up when your partner is constantly scrolling through their phone. Of course, you want them to pay attention to you, and Lala approaches this in a slow, danceable hit. There’s something jazzy, ethereal, and epic about the arrangement that makes you want to groove with it. In these infectious finger-snappable vibes, Lala hits the high notes with an intimate look at modern love. So, stream Lala’s “Social Media Ruined My Relationship” today to remember the good parts of love.
Chicago based writer and creative. Fan of 80’s horror, fancy coffee drinks, and late night drives.
