Pop Extraordinaire M-Ritz Delivers a Charismatic Smash Dance Track, “Diamonds Are Forever”
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Pop songstress M-Ritz is an extraordinary music talent who has cultivated her expansive music background into a blossoming career as a recording artist in which she continues to soar to rarified heights with each project that she releases. The Seattle, WA native, currently New York-based artist has fostered a passion for music that developed from early childhood via her parents who were also musicians, and she also had the enriching experience of being vocally trained extensively in classical, jazz and opera by a variety of vocal instructors over the course of her formative years.
This invaluable exposure to such a wide variety of music styles and genres, notwithstanding her own personal tastes covering a far-reaching expanse of music, has without question manifested itself into the dynamic artistry that M-Ritz exhibits today. Her unique brand of pop music which she quaintly labels as “jazzy pop” on her website, incorporates a bevy of sound that meshes the essence of pop music with its intrinsic buoyant rhythms, catchy hooks and infectious melodies, with vocal stylings of R&B, dance, jazz, opera and swing.
M-Ritz masterfully manages to harness her diverse palette into an encompassing style that she accentuates with her own distinct, unique flair. She has demonstrated such a pizazz in her expanding catalog to the tune of such silky smooth tracks as “Cool Cat” and “So Close” . That brings us to today’s spotlight track titled “Diamonds Are Forever”, which emanates M-Ritz’s signature eclecticism.
M-Ritz shares, the song is a “cover song of Shirley Bassey’s 1971 hit. Inspired by the combination of my fascination with James Bond films and my personal experience working in the diamond industry!”
“Diamonds Are Forever” is a spectacular song and composition off of M-Ritz’s latest 7-track album release, By Now. “Diamonds are Forever” represents a pop track that is surely set to activate listening senses in any scenario, particularly night spots around the globe. The track features a swinging, smoothed-out musicality accompanied by M-Ritz’s engaging vocals. As I listen to the track, I visually picture myself relaxing in a suede chair, enjoying a glass of whiskey in a swank lounge or intimate jazz club in NYC’s West Village….just vibing out!
The instrumentation of “Diamonds Are Forever” is driven by a funky guitar riff reminiscent of Nile Rodgers’ phrasing, particularly, from his Chic classics, and a grooving bass line that resonates across the dance-laden, jazz infused track. It’s a wondrous hodgepodge of sound assembled together by producer hOLLANDjUNGLE as it masterfully infuses R&B, jazz, house music and even elements of disco which is a nod to the top notch production on this song.
M-Ritz’s vocal performance is overflowing with an insatiable swag that envelops you in the song. Her voice maintains a smooth poise and sultry charisma that drips with a commanding presence as it flows over the instrumentation. Furthermore, she displays the vocal dynamism that has come to characterize her recordings as she seamlessly coaxes her voice across a broad range of the vocal spectrum; her vocal adeptness is refreshing as she meets the high standard of the music with an unquestionable aplomb.
“Diamonds Are Forever” is available on all streaming platforms and you can listen to this incredible track via the Spotify link below. Stream it on repeat, playlist it and save it to your Favorites Library for quick access! While you’re there, also make sure to check out the other spectacular tracks on the By Now album for a tremendous listening experience. You can also watch the captivating music video to the song via the YouTube link we’ve embedded below.
Me personally, I’m going to dim the lights in my recording studio, pour a shot of Macallan scotch and revel in the sounds of M-Ritz.
You can learn more about and connect with M-Ritz via her website at www.m-ritz.com and also read more about her journey and path to music in the Bio section below. Enjoy!
Listen to “Diamonds Are Forever” on Spotify
Diamonds Are Forever
Listen to Diamonds Are Forever on Spotify. M-Ritz · Song · 2022.
Song Credits
- Performed by M-Ritz
- Produced by @hOLLANDjUNGLE
- Mixed by Robert “Cortex” Sparks
- Mastered by Debonaire
- Cover song originally performed in 1971 by Dame Shirley Bassey; composed by John Barry and Don Black.
Watch the “Diamonds Are Forever” Official Music Video
Diamonds Are Forever by M-Ritz
Performed by M-RitzProduced by @hOLLANDjUNGLEMixed by Robert “Cortex” SparksMastered by DebonaireCover song originally performed in 1971 by Dame Shirley Bass…
M-Ritz Bio
A native of historically grunge-infused Seattle, M-Ritz is an emerging Pop Singer & Songwriter flavored with East-Coast swagger from her recent years in New York. Vocally trained in Classical and Jazz, and imbued with a wide range of musical genre influences such as Opera, Rock, Funk, and Rockabilly, M-Ritz has cultivated a fluid singing style inspired by the talent of female solo artists such as Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Imelda May, Enya, Bjork, Aretha Franklin, and Eva Cassidy.
M-Ritz’s vivacious music breathes depth and empowerment into her listeners with exciting, sway-worthy rhythms. She began independently releasing music in 2018 with her debut EP “Like I Love You” (produced by XNDR from AP Music Group and Robert “Cortex” Sparks with hOLLANDjUNGLE). Over the course of 2018, M-Ritz collaborated with hOLLANDjUNGLE and Ax-Ra Films on the release of two more experimental singles ranging from Soul-toned stylizations to raging EDM. A history nerd at heart with sultry vocal flair, M-Ritz has since focused her artistic energies towards creating an evolutionary fusion between the magic of classic Jazz with the pep of modern Pop, beginning with her 2019 single “Cool Cat” (hOLLANDjUNGLE).
Three years after the launch of her Jazzy Pop singles “Cool Cat” and “So Close” (featuring Bronx rapper Shay Payso), M-Ritz is back at it with her release of “By Now” (July 2022), a 7-track cinematic Pop album flavored with Deep House and spices of Jazz, Nu Disco, and Rock. An offshoot of M-Ritz’s lighter Pop vibes, “By Now” (hOLLANDjUNGLE) showcases M-Ritz’s artistry and placement as a skilled songwriter in her own right.
“By Now” is a reflective, vulnerable collection of songs that demonstrates M-Ritz’s growth as an up-and-coming Pop artist. From a complete restructuring of the 1971 classic “Diamonds Are Forever” to fit a modern Pop tempo suited for upscale lounges and nightclubs; to sobering social commentary set to a cutting-edge electronic beat in “The Divide Between,” where we hear it blended with jazzy saxophone riffs and haunting vocal improvisational trills; to the EP’s title track “By Now (When Will This End),” utilizing live oud and orchestration that is fit for major motion pictures… “By Now” establishes serious artistic promise of yet greater things to come. The EP’s third track, “Pain in My Heart,” is a catchy Dance-pop track that is backed by bright brass tones and electrifying guitar riffs that hearken back to the glory of ’80s Rock. “Skin,” which transitions the EP into a more melancholy disposition, maintains a high energy beat pulsing throughout the Deep House ballad, amidst more raw and expressive vocals. Finally, and perhaps most noteworthy of the EP, is the inspired message carried throughout the “Thrive” and “Thrive (Alternate Version)” tracks–the former being reminiscent of an uplifting Broadway musical number set to a contemporary Pop beat; and the latter, the EP’s grand finale, as a timely Electronic music tune appropriately situated in our 21st-century Space Age.
M-Ritz’s new EP is shortly followed by a continuation of her unique Jazzy Pop style, with release of singles “Alter Ego” (August 2022) and “Baubles” (October 2022). Whimsical yet deep, catchy yet drenched with substance, these songs take her genre to another level by integrating classic Jazz and related early 20th-century popular American music styles with contemporary flair fit for the modern social scene.
M-Ritz’s music is available on YouTube and all major music streaming platforms (Spotify, iTunes, Deezer, Amazon, etc.). If you’d like to inquire about scheduling live performances, please visit the CONTACT page here.
Kevin James has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry in various facets. He has worked as a recording artist, songwriter, producer, on-air radio personality, background actor and film director. Kevin is a Member of the National Writer's Union.