Some artists just know what they’re doing. You can hear it in the first ten seconds. That’s exactly what hits when “Can’t Deny” kicks in — Janalynn Castelino’s new single, and honestly, it’s been on repeat since. Janalynn Castelino gets straight into it on “Can’t Deny.” The rhythm kicks, her voice follows, and English slides into Spanish with zero fuss. She sounds completely at home in both. There is a little swagger in the way she holds back certain words, then leans hard into the next line.

Bilingual, Rhythmic, Confident

-PurpleMistress

That timing gives the song its pull. Released on June 26, “Can’t Deny” has the compact shape of modern pop, though Castelino brings enough personality to keep it from turning into background music. Her vocal carries warmth, flirtation and a streak of authority. The beat stays busy underneath, pushing each section along while the hook lands quickly and sticks around. Castelino’s Italian and Indian heritage, along with her background in soul, Sicilian folk and church music, adds context to her wider work, yet “Can’t Deny” lives in the present tense: glossy, rhythmic and direct. A sharp bilingual pop song from an artist who clearly enjoys being in control.