When a musical partnership is born from genuine friendship, you can hear as well as feel it. And with “Shout! ft. Chris Korzec,” the powerhouse collaboration between Bernadette Dengler and d’Z, that feeling is unmistakable. It’s alive, vibrant, and joyously unrestrained. But before diving into the track, let’s properly welcome these two artists into our sonic worlds. Together, they’ve built a musical chemistry that glows. Their artistry thrives on trust, curiosity, and genuine friendship, and you can feel that in every note of this release.
Released on November 14th, 2025, “Shout!” is a celebration. It swings, struts, and grooves with the kind of self-assured energy that comes from musicians who know exactly what they want to say. With that, let’s talk about the song below.
At its heart, “Shout!” is a vibrant declaration of life. It’s an anthem born out of the strange hush of pandemic days. While it doesn’t preach or instruct, it radiates a spirit of renewal and carries the message that creativity doesn’t retreat when the world changes. It adapts, expands, and sometimes finds a new groove. “Shout!” invites us to loosen up, embrace color, and reclaim joy.
Bernadette Dengler delivers a polished and playful performance. Her tone is lively and confident, with a warmth that draws you in right away. There’s an effortless swing to her phrasing that channels the soul-infused sophistication of her influences—Jacob Collier’s elasticity, Gino Vannelli’s silk, and the cool funk of Incognito and The Brand New Heavies. She doesn’t oversing. Instead, she lifts the melody with clarity and an unapologetic sense of fun. Her delivery feels like she’s singing straight to you. It’s joyful, present, and alive. The call-and-response moments shimmer, while the chorus bursts forward as if shaking off the last remnants of a grey sky.
Musically, “Shout!” is built on an irresistibly tight arrangement. d’Z’s production is clean and radiant, layering live instrumentation with a careful ear for balance and punch. The rhythm section is the backbone. It’s funky, clean, and unwavering—but it’s the four-piece horn section that electrifies the track. And then there’s Chris Korzec. His guitar solo sparkles and soars. It’s the kind of solo that feels like a conversation between skill and instinct. It punches the energy to another level and seals the track’s identity as a feel-good party that refuses to sit still. The production as a whole is glossy and alive with movement and intention. Every instrument has breathing room, and the mix invites us to sink deeper and deeper into its groove.
“Shout!” is a polished, joyful, genre-blending burst of soul-pop-funk with a heart that beats loud and honest. It’s the sound of two artists who trust each other wholeheartedly and invite us to join the celebration. If you’re discovering them for the first time, this single welcomes you with open arms, infectious energy, and a groove that refuses to let go.
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