Pop singer Bazzi has a gift for making the sincere sound stylish. Take the signature line of his breakthrough single "Mine," which he coos casually over a staccato trap beat: "You so f*cking precious when you smile." That sweet sentiment and Bazzi's off-the-cuff delivery launched this Michigan-born artist's career when "Mine" became part of a Snapchat meme in 2018, but his infectiousness is hardly a trend. Whether sitting on a stool with his acoustic guitar or standing in front of a full band, when Bazzi opens his mouth to sing live, the room sings along. As a testament to his performative power, he's toured with both his hero Justin Timberlake and young star Camila Cabello, who also joined him for a re-recording of his "Beautiful." That song combines real romance with sex appeal, and mellow grooves with soaring vocals, and it sounded great when he sang it from the top of a float -- and directly into TV viewers' homes -- during the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Pop singer Bazzi has a gift for making the sincere sound stylish. Take the signature line of his breakthrough single "Mine," which he coos casually over a staccato trap beat: "You so f*cking precious when you smile." That sweet sentiment and Bazzi's off-the-cuff delivery launched this Michigan-born artist's career when "Mine" became part of a Snapchat meme in 2018, but his infectiousness is hardly a trend. Whether sitting on a stool with his acoustic guitar or standing in front of a full band, when Bazzi opens his mouth to sing live, the room sings along. As a testament to his performative power, he's toured with both his hero Justin Timberlake and young star Camila Cabello, who also joined him for a re-recording of his "Beautiful." That song combines real romance with sex appeal, and mellow grooves with soaring vocals, and it sounded great when he sang it from the top of a float -- and directly into TV viewers' homes -- during the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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