.JORDYMUSIC's latest song interpolates ninedaysband's early aughts hit “Absolutely (Story of a Girl),' transforming it into an unapologetically queer bop
. The track debuted as a single nearly 23 years ago. Its vivid chorus and infectious melody secured it the No. 1 spot on theMainstream Top 40 chart in the United States, and a permanent soft spot in the hearts of late-‘90s kids like Jordy.Can
The gender reversal in the chorus is his most obvious update, but subtle touches from producers Johnny Shore and Keith Barron — a poppy guitar here, a layered vocal harmony there — also make “Story of a Boy” sound more contemporary. “Obviously people will know it's a sample because they’ll recognize the melody,” Jordy says, “but it was important for us to give it that modern, pop twist. We wanted it to live on its own.
Prior to Jordy, no artist has ever been granted permission to release an interpolation of “Absolutely .” But there was something different about “Story of a Boy,” Hampson recalls. The concept felt unique and sincere, so when the song came across Hampson’s desk, he agreed to listen to a demo. After spinning more of Jordy’s music, he was totally on board and humbled that a track he wrote decades ago “gets to have a second life.
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