Denitia is a singer-songwriter who exemplifies American cultural enlightenment. Born and raised outside Houston, Denitia’s southern heritage forms a canvas for her evolving musical portrait. As a child, she performed in church choirs and taught herself to play piano and guitar from her family’s trailer in the woods. She carried those experiences with her as she made her way around the country, moving to Nashville for college and Brooklyn thereafter.
Now based in New York’s Hudson Valley, Denitia’s portfolio of work reveals melodic stories spanning states, cities, and times. In her latest release, she takes listeners on a drive through the lanes of love and longing over the course of American grandeur. Fusing elements of country, folk, and rock, Denitia establishes a newfound American utopia, ongoing and indefinite, uplifted by wistful vocals and the chimes of a tambourine.
Denitia’s new album, Sunset Drive, is set to be released on September 6, and “Gettin’ Over” is the latest single from the project. The artist accents their bluesy songwriting and twangy guitars with a soulful vocal performance that cascades around the bouncy arrangement. There is an air of positivity on “Gettin’ Over” that could flip the worst day into something beautiful and profound. The jovial melodies and light-hearted lyrics are a breath of fresh air in a country scene riddled with pop-leaning copycats. Denitia separates herself by bringing the bones of classic country to modern times, creating an infectious fusion track that is hellbent on turning your day around. The way Denitia sneaks powerful messaging into catchy melodies is a testament to her songwriting and gives “Gettin’ Over” the capacity to be a hit. With a new album right around the corner, Denitia’s “Gettin’ Over” is a masterful piece of country music that harkens back to the simplicity of the genre’s history. At the same time, the artist intertwines their refreshing perspective with bright guitars and toe-tapping tempos.
