Energetic, electrifying, precise, yet soft.
If you’ve ever witnessed Sky Jetta spin, this is the atmosphere her sets emit—and she brings that exact energy into her music. “Can’t Be Friends” starts off with an intense jungle backdrop infused with Brazilian funk; it feels like you’re running from robbers through the streets of Rio, London, or Chicago.
Jetta’s soft yet spunky vocals contrast with the sharpness of the beat.
She uses this space to explore the moment and examine her feelings for a significant associate in her life—feelings too strong to remain platonic. Her assertiveness is refreshing in an era where ambiguity reigns. The intensity of intimacy is heightened by the vigor and rapidity of the jungle–Brazilian funk fusion.
Producer GTW’s choices underscore the longstanding musical ties between African Americans and Afro-Brazilians within the Black diaspora.
Accompanied by a teaser, Sky Jetta conveys the edginess and riskiness inherent in the track, leaving no doubt about the gravity of the moment.
Jetta's all-Black ensemble and blown-out hair assert a power that captivates, while the industrial visuals of the video perfectly mirror the song’s urban energy.
