Fresh off the release of lead single "Walk Me Home", and its magical music video, pop rebel P!nk continues promotion for upcoming eighth studio album Hurts 2B Human by sharing a second official taste.
The new “Hustle” falls in line with the artist’s previous, rowdy anthems of sass ("Revenge", "Slut Like You", "Walk of Shame"), types of tracks that unfortunately never receive the official single treatment. Perhaps that pattern will now change, as the recent release combines a one-of-a-kind pop personality with jazz/blues-leaning production and a vocal performance of confidence.
Warning those who are contemplating screwing her over, a potential suitor hoping to take advantage of her love and kindness, P!nk sings on "Hustle" of showing her fangs if she's pushed to the breaking point. She is not one who can be easily manipulated. However, while the finished product could have come off uncharacteristically mean and standoffish, the upbeat nature allows the sensitive material to go down a bit more smoothly.
Co-written with Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds (he also plays guitar on the effort), the track is an abrupt shift in tone and overall vibe for the parent album. The radio-ready, swing direction helps make it clear P!nk has had enough of the lies and games. "Cause it won't do no good at all to say you're sorry now, your words they are fallin' on deaf ears, and it won't do no good at all to try to work it out, how can you replace all these years?," she asks on the bridge.
While a former lover had their chance to win over the artist's heart, instead she sent them to the doghouse and doesn't give the decision a second thought. While the subject matter has been touched on a few different occasions, "Hustle" continues P!nk's genre experimentation, solidifying the argument that she can excel in any environment. She weaves through brass instrumentals, tinkering piano keys and welcomed explicits with ease.
As "Walk Me Home" continues to slowly climb the Billboard Hot 100, "Hustle" has all the workings of shooting right past its predecessor on the chart. Rightfully so. While the former was an appreciated, tender offering of finding the good in all the bad, the insanely catchy latter pffering sounds surprisingly more fresh and authentic for an artist who has taken no prisoners as she strides down her career path. The "bitch please" kiss off just seals it superiority.
Hurts 2B Human Track List:
“Hustle”
“(Hey Why) Miss You Sometime”
“Walk Me Home”
“My Attic”
“90 Days” featuring Wrabel
“Hurts 2B Human” featuring Khalid
“Can We Pretend” featuring Cash Cash
“Courage”
“Happy”
“We Could Have It All”
“Love Me Anyway” featuring Chris Stapleton
“Circle Game”
“The Last Song Of Your Life"
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