Coming out not long after her previous release, “50/50,” Inglewood-based singer Amindi takes on something more low-key but equally complementing her talents on the new single, “green house.” After quickly garnering attention in 2017 for “Pine and Ginger,” she’s quickly risen in the crowded world of contemporary R&B, working with artists such as Isaiah Rashad and contributing to the Insecure soundtrack. And in less than two minutes, she again proves herself with relaxed vocals that offer peeks into Amindi’s personality, which is equal parts confident and collected.
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Starting with a gentle piano playing that continues to carry the song along, “green house” finds Amindi reminiscing about a house she and a former fling promised they’d buy together, but never got around to. Similarly to neo-soul acts from the past 25 years, a genre that must be a primary source of inspiration, she rides over a drum loop that is probably more reserved for boom-bap rap but is instead repurposed as a calm R&B track. All throughout, Amindi’s flow shows just how versatile she is when knowing what kind of vibe is required.
Shorter than the actual song, the music video also appropriately captures a similarly calm energy. Opening to an animated paper cut-out bear walking into a studio bearing her name (an admittedly great logo), Amindi is shown sitting alone in a decorated room, wearing what seems to be a bridal gown as she writes in her notebook. Accompanied by the bear from the beginning, she dances around and keeps matters mellow.
“Greenhouse” is a well-produced track and video that serves as an interlude to a more substantial body of work. That’s not to say the song doesn’t leave a mark, far from it. If anything, it’s a testament to how Amindi maximizes the potential of its short duration. Even though it’s not the type of song that aims to be bombastic or boundary-pushing, its low-key release is perfect for quiet listening or setting the mood.
Words: David Sosa
“green house” by Amindi is out on all streaming services. For more on new music and live performances, including a show at Golddiggers on August 1, follow her on Instagram and her website.
