HARRY STYLES’ RETURN
He’s Back and Sexier Than Ever In “Lights Up”
The world has been anxiously waiting for new music from Harry Styles for more than two years now. At PROVOKR, we were hungry for more the second we finished our first listen of his phenomenal debut solo album.
The Gucci-wearing former One Direction member took a step back from the public eye after completing his global tour following his album’s release. But in the past six months, he’s come back into the limelight full force. He co-chaired the Met Gala alongside Anna Wintour, Lady Gaga and Serena Williams. He graced the cover of Rolling Stone with his stunning smile and gave an intimate interview that included talk about his lasting loving for 1D, psychedelic mushrooms and his upcoming sophomore record.
He explained his upcoming album to Rolling Stone writer Rob Sheffield as being “all about sex and feeling sad.” It explores a difficult breakup and the ensuing heartbreak. But everyone who’s gotten an early peak at the music and spoken about it publicly is already raving about it, including his good friend, the incomparable Stevie Nicks.
All of this hype-generating reached its pinnacle last week when the first single of Harry’s second record was released. “Lights Up” is a glossy soft rock masterpiece. It’s an ode to individuality and all the sexiness of it. He asks twice, “Do you know who you are?” (and made a website for you to find out, in case you aren’t sure.) The accompanying music video is a deliciously hot fever dream, complete with a scene that can only be described as a soft-core orgy. Harry looks beautifully trippy throughout.
A title and release date for Harry’s second album hasn’t been announced yet, but we’re sure it’s soon to come. After hearing this dazzling lead single, we are dying to see what comes next.
