When a song is born out of raw emotion, you know it’s going to hit different and that’s the Fiery spirit driving Michellar’s latest single CROSSED which dropped just in time to light up the holidays.
Michellar, a brilliant creative hailing from the vibrant music scene of San Francisco, has gifted us a powerful dance anthem that shows us how a negative moment can be transformed into pure, kinetic energy. It’s a masterclass in shifting perspective, something Michellar touched on directly, noting: “With Mudic, there is an endless highway of possibilities…just like Art, all you need to do is change the perspective.”
Written and composed by Michelle Bond, with production handled by Marius Alexandru, CROSSED is rooted in real emotion and creative honesty. As you listen to the song, you can almost hear the passion that drives it. Right from the rhythmic beat, you’re drawn into a music that pulls you onto the dancefloor while still telling a story.
The Backstory even makes the song more interesting. Imagine being so intensely moved by an emotional exchange that it triggers a song. The song was born out of a moment of intense frustration during a conflict over a project. That emotional exchange sparked something creative.
Initially, Crossed began as a slower, perhaps more brooding track. But Michellar (the talent behind the Lyric and Composition), wasn’t content to simply brood. She ramped up the intensity, transformed it into a high-octane dance track to bring the emotion out a little bit more. This artistic decision is what elevates Crossed from a mere pop track into a definitive, liberating statement.
You can feel that inspiration, that “fiery determination” woven into the track. It’s a huge nod to the Latin flair that influences Michellar’s sound, a reminder of the powerful, celebratory energy of an artist like Gloria Estefan. If you’re a fan of music that forces your body to move, this track would be your newest obsession.
The recording process is just as fascinating as the song’s emotional journey. Michellar recorded her vocal demos in San Francisco before sending them to Ukraine, where vocalist Lillian performed the song under Michellar’s guidance. Those vocals then traveled to Romania, where producer Marius Alexandru polished and refined the final track. This global collaboration highlights how music today knows no borders, and how creativity can thrive across continents in the digital age.
CROSSED also carries special meaning because it’s Michellar’s final release of the year. What a perfect way to sign off. She wanted this song to be something people could dance to as they leave the year behind and step into a new one with a fresh mindset and a renewed attitude. That intention is felt throughout the track—it’s bold, uplifting, and driven by a sense of forward motion.
While there are no live performances scheduled at the moment, CROSSED doesn’t need a stage to make its impact. Each note burns with determination, emotion, and confidence. Michellar perfectly sums up the spirit of this release with a quote that feels like its emotional core: “Nothing is set in stone until it is on fire. With this song… that experience is now set on fire.”
Crossed is not just a dance song, it is a Metaphor for taking the things that cross you, the conflicts, the intense emotions, and setting them on fire to clear the way for a fresh start.
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