More than 3 weeks after her wedding with her husband Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez has met her deadline with a brand new MV called In The Dark . It is known that this is the soundtrack for season 2 of the hit series Nobody Wants This . 7 months since the album I Said I Love You was released, people do not know what surprise the former Disney princess will bring to the US-UK music community.
The song has an EDM/Pop sound from the early 2010s, making listeners feel like they are reliving the peak of electronic music. Singing skills are not Selena’s strong point, so her voice has been edited and “seasoned” with auto-tune but not too obvious. The chorus most clearly shows the color of the hit Wolves mixed with a little Back To You , creating a catchy and lively harmony.
According to Selena, she mixed the style from the album Revival into In The Dark . It is also true that Revival is considered the album that shaped Selena’s mature style, paving the way for deeper projects later like Rare (2020) or Revelación (2021). With a smooth synth flavor, a bit of sadness and a sexy element in verse 1, it is understandable when Selena said that In The Dark is reminiscent of Revival – the same 80s pop mixed with introspection and self-awareness.
The MV has a retro feel, with no specific content, but instead, features Selena posing in seductive outfits. The MV opens with the singer wearing a black bodysuit, sitting on a luxurious white armchair. Then, the scene changes to a darker tone, she appears in a two-piece outfit with a shiny leather jacket, amidst a hazy smoke. Moreover, the 4 looks in the MV are all Selena’s tribute to 4 past MVs: Lose You To Love Me, Wolves, Hands To Myself and Look At Me Now.
In The Dark pays homage to Selena’s past songs
However, no matter how good the image or music is, it is overshadowed by one factor – appearance. Selena is criticized for having an awkward face, having difficulty expressing emotions, so she is somewhat scary to some viewers. Netizens guess that she has abused plastic surgery and beauty treatments too much, causing her face to become stiff, her eyebrows and eyes to be pulled back, creating a “evil” feeling.
At present, Selena has almost lost the lovely, vibrant beauty of her visual peak around 2010 – 2016. The Instagram Queen used to have a round, slightly chubby face, big round eyes and a bright smile. But now, those Latin eyes no longer have the sparkle of the past, and her mouth cannot open naturally, contributing to the change in her voice.
Selena once possessed a sweet and sexy beauty that captivated an entire generation.
The reactions from netizens were mostly positive, praising Selena for returning to the music that defined her. She stirred up a music market that was flooded with Pop, Country and Hip-hop. The only regret is that Selena’s beauty is declining. Many people advised her not to get any more plastic surgery and to cherish her natural beauty and aging as an inevitable law.
However, a big plus for Selena is that she has regained her excellent shape, with smooth and sharp curves. The singer was diagnosed with Lupus, which led to her weight fluctuating. Selena had many times suffered when appearing in public with her “fat” body. Now, she confidently shows off her sexy body, with every curve in place.
