Cue the candles, cue the confidence, Jalisa Avari is here, and she didn’t come to play. Born under the blazing Florida sun and raised on soul, gospel, hip-hop, and heat, Jalisa Avari is the new name every woman needs to know, and every playlist needs to feature. A self-produced powerhouse, singer-songwriter, rapper, and fierce visionary, she doesn’t just walk into the spotlight; she owns the entire room with “Worth,” a track that’s part kiss-off, part gospel, and all empowerment.
Published on May 9, “Worth” doesn’t mourn, it glows. It’s that moment you take the lashes off, wash your face, and smile in the mirror because you finally remember who you are. Jalisa sings, “You don’t deserve me… no, you don’t,” and you believe her every breath of it. Her voice is rich like honey and sharp like a diamond, carrying the kind of conviction that comes from pain turned into power.
Her delivery is intoxicating—cool, composed, and deliciously layered. There’s a sultry control in the verses, then a cathartic lift in the chorus, as if she’s permitting every woman to walk away from what no longer serves her. And when she coos, “Girl, don’t block your blessing, you better learn your lesson,” she’s not preaching, she’s pouring into you.
The instrumentation is a vibe in itself. Produced by Avari, “Worth” floats on soulful synth pads, laced with live drums, a subtle but slick electric guitar, and a bassline that knows just when to pulse and when to let her vocals shine. The chorus layering is everything. It builds like an emotional exhale, giving the song its anthemic feel without losing its sensual softness. It’s as if Summer Walker met H.E.R. on a Lauryn Hill rooftop.
But make no mistake: Jalisa Avari is in her league. She’s not just chasing trends—she’s setting a new tone for hip-hop and soul in 2024. With breakout singles like “Unlove You” and “Worth,” she’s on a steady, stylish rise to the charts, and it won’t be long before Billboard comes calling.
Avari’s music is for the girls who cry in the Uber, then take a selfie mid-tear because the lighting’s cute. For the late-night texters who finally hit block. For every woman remembering her power, one lyric at a time. In short? “Worth” is a reminder: you are the blessing, the standard, and the whole damn vibe!
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