Love isn’t always delicate or coy — sometimes, it’s fierce, consuming, and deliberately honest. That’s the side of love Ghanaian-Filipino alt-pop artist Anabel Rose explores on her latest single, “How I Want It.” Following the success of her 2024 debut project Something About A Rose, Anabel ushers in 2025 with confidence, vulnerability, and a sultry sound that marks a new creative high.
Produced by Insane Auggie, “How I Want It” fuses alt-R&B smoothness with an irresistible mid-tempo bounce, creating the perfect soundscape for a love story that’s more declaration than question. Unlike the tender uncertainty heard in previous tracks like “Lungs,” Anabel now sings from a place of clarity and intention. The velvet-soft vocals remain, but the message is bold: she knows what she wants — and she’s unafraid to say it.
From the opening line — “Hardly breathing. You’re on my mind boy lately” — Anabel crafts an atmosphere of longing that’s magnetic but self-assured. She asks, “Is it bad how I want it?” not with hesitation, but with the confidence of someone demanding emotional honesty, not mind games.
The lyrics throughout are rich in imagery and intimacy. Lines like “My chocolate… You’re so sweet to me… I need a fix… No counterfeit… I’ll never quit,” and “Dive in my river… Let it rain when I’m tingling… Steady the rhythm… Locking eyes” show a woman fully embracing the depth and desire of connection. The final, lingering echo of “so addictive” seals the track with the intensity of love that overwhelms and empowers.
With “How I Want It,” Anabel Rose delivers her most intimate work yet — a bold evolution that merges confident songwriting with emotional depth. It’s a compelling start to her 2025 and a clear signal that Anabel is stepping into her own, not just as a singer, but as a storyteller unafraid to own her truth.
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