GWYN’s final single, “I Beat U 2 It,” is a radiant, high-gloss dance-pop track that shimmers with radio-ready energy while carrying the weight of layered emotional subtext. Crafted by industry heavyweights Bleu (Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez) and Brooke Tomlinson (Dixie D’Amelio), the song is sleek and accessible, yet unafraid to delve into the complex terrain of personal agency, empowerment, and perhaps, darker premonitions.
From the very first beat, “I Beat U 2 It” locks in a polished, upbeat rhythm that’s engineered for the dancefloor. The percussion is crisp, bright, and persistently propulsive—anchoring the track in a Commercial Vocal Dance tradition while never sounding generic. The drum programming leans into energetic hi-hats and four-on-the-floor kicks, but it’s the syncopated claps and subtle percussive fills that keep the rhythm feeling fresh and vibrant across the song’s runtime.
The bassline pulses with a clean, round groove, never overbearing but expertly present, giving the track just enough weight to ground its more buoyant elements. It functions not just as rhythmic support but as emotional undercurrent—adding momentum to GWYN’s vocal delivery while subtly reinforcing the tension and resolution hinted at in the lyrics. There’s an almost imperceptible push-pull in the way the bass interacts with the drums, adding dynamic range that rewards repeat listens.
The synthwork on “I Beat U 2 It” is a masterclass in restraint and build. Shimmering pads, glittering top-end melodies, and sidechained swells all dance in and out of focus, creating a polished and euphoric atmosphere. While the acoustic guitar adds warmth and organic texture, the synths lend a cinematic gloss that elevates the production beyond typical dance-pop fare. Each element feels surgically placed to highlight GWYN’s vocal performance without ever overshadowing it.
And her voice—clear, poised, and emotionally vivid—is the centerpiece. There’s a controlled strength to her delivery that draws the listener in with each line. She navigates the verses with a calm vulnerability, rising into a chorus that walks the fine line between liberation and lament. It’s a striking balance: the lyrics suggest control and assertion (“I beat you to it”), but there’s a spectral quality to the way she sings them, as if the message exists both in triumph and in warning.
The accompanying visuals, part of the Dreamcrusher narrative, reinforce the idea that this is more than just a pop track. Through symbolic imagery—fences, shadows, feathers, and light bulbs—GWYN presents a duality between external brightness and internal conflict. The rooftop finale, with her grasping glowing bulbs in the dark, is haunting: a visual metaphor for truth-seeking, exposure, and perhaps an encoded cry for help. Fans of the Dreamcrusher universe know better than to take any scene at face value.
As a standalone single, “I Beat U 2 It” is a commercial triumph—hook-laden, emotionally resonant, and impeccably produced. But as part of a larger story, it’s a crucial puzzle piece in the enigma of GWYN’s character. This is smart, self-aware pop with a hidden edge, and we’re proud to feature it on our webzine.