In 2016, we named Alexia Bomtempo one of NYC’s top emerging artists. Late last year, Bomtempo released her third studio album, called Chasing Storms and Stars, and we are happy to premiere the first music video for the track "I Thought About You". The stripped-down song features Alexia’s frank vocal delivery and Brazilian-inspired beats fused with American soul. In the video, Bomtempo’s fluxing expressions — some projected over her blank face, some shown raw — convey the power behind her simple but beautiful music and lyrics. And to add more emphasis to the simplicity of the whole package, the video makes expert use of black and white. See it for yourself — and take a listen to "I Thought About You" — below. Alexia Bontempo will perform live at The 55 Bar on February 13. – Will Sisskind
