“This is a real ass problem, and it should be taken seriously,” whispers Kyle before diving into “Just A Picture,” a bubblegum sweet PSA-style pop song that warns against the dangers of loving while plugged in. “This song was inspired by the fear that there will be a ‘selfie class’ in middle school 20 years from now. Our kids grow up thinking that liking someone means double tapping their picture,” he explained to FADER. “Our souls don’t shine enough on cell phone screens – even if you turn the brightness all the way up! We’re so much bigger, than just a picture,” he says. Aww.
The Ventura, California, singer is joined by Kehlani—who he met connected with through mutual friends, presumably IRL. It was produced by Sunny Norway and Ben Free. Hit play below, then share it with someone you love.