Mary Ann Offers Slick Hook-First Single 'Student of Love'

Mary Ann Alexander is somewhat on a meteoric rise on the back of prolific collaborations and engaging musical snippets that are sometimes only found on her Instagram. With her latest single 'Student of Love', which sees the Bangalore-based artist collaborate with UK-based producer CeeBeaats, Mary Ann pushes her R&B sound more towards the accessibility of pop. It's a pairing that elevates the other style.

At the get-go, lines like "I wanna be a student of love with you" momentarily feel kitsch but attain depth as the foundational analogy when presented within the context of the soulful verses that follow. Its simplicity makes it one of the catchiest choruses in the discography of a rising pop (or pop-adjacent?) act of the country. It's a simple song, delivered by an agile performer, and packs just enough cleverness to be rewarding without alienating even the most casual of listeners.

Listen to 'Student of Love' below and follow Mary Ann for more.