“Fake It Till You Make It”. It’s a phrase used often these days to describe a certain mindset of chasing success, no what what the cost. Jarde Salase breaks down some of the ludicrous extents to which people will go to make an impression.

The tone of this track is smooth, upbeat, and dancefloor-ready. It pulls you into moving along, while also chuckling at the lyrics that parody this influencer mindset.

Beneath its groovy, uplifting pop exterior lies a razor-sharp critique of social media culture and the “Fake It Till You Make It” mindset. Jarde holds little back in his scathing lyricism, although it’s delivered in a sweet, suave tone of voice. Lines like below had us rolling in mirth:

“She’s strutting like a model, wearing fake Guccis
Posting Instas by the pool, as if she’s in a movie
With her sparkling shades & phony smile,
You’ve got us all fooled, for just a while….”

There is a compelling message coming through here. Especially to all those young, impressionable minds. Beware of what you see online, and how it makes you want to alter who you are, in order to chase ‘likes and followers’. Jarde’s words come as an urgent warning to this generation. Wake up and smell the separation and inauthenticity that the online world brings out of us. Break free before it breaks you.

The production and mixing are immaculate and leave nothing to be desired. “Jarde Salase – Fake It Till You Make It” showcases this artist’s creativity and his determination to use his words to create a lasting change.

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