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Houston-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Bryant Barnes has amassed hundreds of millions of views through his stunning acoustic covers on TikTok over the past few years. Earning co-signs from the likes of Trippie Redd and Kodak Black, the artist landed at Mercury Records before dropping his emotive debut single ‘Adore You’ in September 2023. Since then, Barnes has gone onto release his magnificent debut EP ‘VANITY’, which showcases his grainy lo-fi pop and emotionally-electrified R&B on highlights like ‘Don’t Want A Love Song’, ‘Give Me A Sign’ and ‘Want You All The Time’.

For his A COLORS SHOW, Bryant Barnes shares a breathtaking rendition of his viral hit ‘I’d Rather Pretend’, which also features on ‘VANITY’. Bryant’s heartfelt vocals float delicately over a piano-driven melody, capturing the struggle within him as he grapples with conflicting emotions, questioning if the love he feels is real or just an illusion. Watch the full performance of ‘I’d Rather Pretend’ on the site and be sure to check out ‘VANITY’ if you haven’t already.