Mastering the Viral Jersey Club Hit
Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2 took over social media with its infectious Jersey Club beat and the contrast between PinkPantheress's ethereal vocals and Ice Spice's relaxed rap flow. Released in 2023, the song is short, sweet, but deceptively tricky due to the breath control required.
To sing this well, you need to abandon the "power belting" technique used in rock or soul. This song is about texture and rhythm. You need a light, breathy tone for the hooks and precise diction for the verses. Let's break down how to tackle the collaboration.
AI Coach Tip: Lighten Up
Do not push your chest voice. Our analysis shows that users who sing too loudly score poorly on "Genre Match." Use a soft head voice or "mix" and let the microphone do the work.
Phase 1: The Hook (PinkPantheress)
The song sits in B Major. The main melody ("Take a look inside your heart") moves quickly. PinkPantheress uses a very forward, almost whispered placement.
The Trap: Because the beat is fast (133 BPM), singers often rush the melody. The vocals should feel like they are floating over the beat, not chasing it. Keep your vowels narrow (e.g., sing "heart" more like "hut") to maintain that UK garage/pop tone.
Phase 2: The Verse (Ice Spice)
Ice Spice enters with her signature drill-influenced flow. The pitch is less important here than the rhythm and attitude. She sits in a comfortable speaking range (approx G#3 - B3).
- The Flow: It is laid back and conversational. Do not over-enunciate, but make sure the rhymes land clearly on the snare hits.
- Breath Control: The line "But I don't sleep enough without you" requires a full breath beforehand. The AI Coach tracks your timing gaps here.
- Attitude: The delivery should be nonchalant. Think "unbothered."
Phase 3: The Outro and Ad-libs
The song ends with layered vocals. The challenge here is the "call and response" feel between the two artists. If you are singing solo, you will need to switch rapidly between the airy head voice of the chorus and the chest-voice ad-libs.
To practice this switch, isolate the transition at 1:30. Ensure your larynx stays neutral; if it shoots up for the high notes, you will sound strained instead of sweet.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main melody hits a D#5 in the head voice/falsetto register. It is not belted, so it is accessible to most voice types.
Use a lot of air in your tone (breathy onset) and minimize vibrato. Keep your singing volume very low, almost like a whisper.
Yes. Ice Spice's verse is melodic enough that you can "sing-speak" it. Focus on the rhythm rather than trying to act like a rapper.
