After releasing his solid Somewhere Over My Head extended play in 2016, it was safe to assume that an official sophomore album for Greyson Chance was on its way. Instead, the 21-year-old singer/songwriter chose to enroll at the University of Tulsa to pursue a degree in history. One-off singles such as “Low” and “Good as Gold” followed, but it was clear his main focus was elsewhere.
However, after publicly coming out via Instagram last year, Chance now shares his first effort directly addressing his sexuality. The new “Twenty One” finds the artist taking full advantage of his youth, getting into trouble, while trying to act cool for the pretty boy at the party. Carried to soaring heights thanks to Chance’s newfound freedom to share in all the personal details of his life, the R&B-leaning effort continues his career trajectory of mature, authentic bops.
“Twenty One”, reportedly pulled from Chance’s upcoming 2019 album Portrait, is a carefree anthem of living in the moment. Opening with an intro of the artist toking up, the song quickly dives into questionable decisions and moments of self-reflection. As Chance works up the courage to approach his new love interest, he sings of his friends’ worries, his own wandering mind, and the desire to relax and enjoy the available time he has.
While Chance addresses his attraction to another man, it is done in a nonchalant way. His sexuality is not the primary focus of the new release, rather embracing those rushed decisions that build character and reveal one’s true identity. “I'm feeling perfect when the music's too loud, I'm sick of working, I just wanna hang out, I want somebody, I want a stranger in the crowd,” he sings on the second verse before acknowledging the need to feel like a normal young adult.
With a suave, controlled vocal performance, Chance allows listeners to peek into his real-life path of exploration as he balances a music career and college. “Twenty One” comes off as a honest admission of wild antics and blossoming relationships that all experience during this crucial age. And just as the artist admits on the rhythmic jam, it's quite easy to get intoxicated by his relaxed approach to what each new day has in store for him.
Just lay off those damn cigarettes Greyson. Bad for your complexion.
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