(March 13, 2025) With Spring just around the corner and an extra hour of sunlight to start the day, it seems like the perfect moment to explore the possibilities of a new love…or maybe pursue one, no? That’s how Shardella Sessions sees it, and the melody coupled with wistful grooves poured into her newest single, “I Like,” might inspire listeners to agree.
A singer who’s performed professionally since the age of 12, Shardella has honed her talents by recording with her mother, California R&B singer Angel Sessions, as well with her prior group One Unity. Her penchant for songwriting turned into a well-received, #1 Amazon-selling EP, 2017’s The Evolution of Shardella. Subsequent singles earned further Amazon chart recognition and multiple nominations at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards: “I Like” is destined to follow suit, thanks to its warm balladry and undertones of yearning and vulnerability: “Ooooh, excuse me let me introduce/myself cannot play it cool, I’m not tryna’ chase/but I ain’t got the time to waste.” The lyrics seem bold, but her coy soprano keeps the message subtle enough to remain sweet.
Already building buzz as the first single from her upcoming new EP, “I Like” could ease into your playlist one of two ways: emboldening you to reach out (or slide into the DMs), as well as making you reminisce about how well your last Spring Fling worked — or didn’t — the last time you had a crush. Listen for Shardella and get used to her artistry, because the season’s just about to start and talents like hers won’t stay bubbling under the brink for much longer.
By Melody Charles
