Let summer daydreams fill your head as the warm, honey-sweet tones of Rook Monroe’s debut single, Jolie, fill your ears.

Working alongside several major players in the industry like Trackside and Brendan O’Brien, Rook Monroe, who built a career writing for the likes of Rihanna, is finally putting the pen to paper for himself. The feel-good sound of his debut single, Jolie is a must-listen for anyone looking for a brief escape from the mundane. Drenched in 1970s mustard yellow, Monroe’s vocals radiate positivity which complements the lo-fi nostalgia produced through his guitar. Birds chirping behind the rich bass and peppy percussion emphasize the summery, carefree vibes of Jolie.

On his debut, Monroe said:

Sometimes songs are simply meant to be enjoyed. This is one of those. Touching more on what’s felt, simply being human, than provoking feelings to place you in an emotion… which much of my music to come will do. Feeling, as natural as it may be, is still as confusing as our limited knowledge of the stars. Jolie is me, feeling.