In his latest single, "Standing On Business," Curtis Millen replaces doubt with determination, and the result is a heady mix of funk grooves and soul-searching lyrics. This is no ordinary follow-up single. This is a defiant anthem born from personal reckoning. At a standstill where music, once a love, felt more like a source of heartbreak, Curtis was about to give up. But a prescient word from a friend changed the course, recasting his fight as a wink from God, not a barrier, but a reroute meant to make him better.
It's that heart that beats at the center of "Standing On Business" and a song that talks straight to anyone on the grind towards their dreams, suffering burnout, and feeling the urge to throw in the towel. On a bass-heavy, head-nodding groove, Curtis offers introspective verses that are razor-sharp in their focus, turning openness into power. The weight of disappointment is captured in the song, but it's also flipped on its head, it's a clear-eyed reminder that progress isn't born from comfort. It derives from discipline, resilience, and relentless self-belief.
This isn't a lecture, it's a vibe. There's an irresistible funk swagger to it that sways its way through your mind and body in equal measure, and Curtis's rhythm and melodic chops are razor-sharp on "Standing On Business." It's a crisp production, colored with textures, and there's a sense that it's untangling introspection with palpable verve. It's the kind of track that makes you think and move at once, a rare combination in the modern musical world. Curtis' voice resonates with purpose, and her presence pierces through with clarity and conviction. You hear the mileage in each line here, but there's a lushness in his delivery that suggests a creative rebirth. If this is what being pro-business sounds like, count us in.
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