H//PE Princess took the bizarre strategy of releasing their title observe weeks earlier than the mini album dropped. Stolen was a repetitive however weirdly pleasing tackle retro hip-hop, however follow-up One Day reveals a brand new aspect to the group. For an act billed as a ‘hip-hop woman group,’ they’ve received some stable vocalists on their roster.

One Day is a type of inspirational pop tracks meant to soundtrack H//PE Princess’s journey to this point. Unsurprisingly, its music video options previous clips from the survival present that shaped them. In the meantime, the tune alerts its constructive vibe with loads of resounding drum fills and feel-good chanting. It’s proudly tacky in its uplift, and I admire that. We don’t hear songs like this fairly often in right now’s jaded pop market. Sure, it feels just like the soundtrack to a morning TV present or marketing campaign industrial, however there’s a spot for this uncomplicated sentiment. One Day portrays this vibe in addition to every other observe. If I believed within the idea of a “responsible pleasure,” this could simply be a part of that checklist.

Grade: B-