For Your GRAMMY® Consideration
WANT MY LOVE
By: Natasha Aponté
Best R&B Performance
Best R&B Song
Natasha Aponté — crafting pop that moves like the tropics: warm, magnetic, and impossible to forget.
Want My Love is pure pulse — the magnetic pull of chemistry wrapped in a feel-good, tropical escape. Born from the spark of Afro-Caribbean pop and rooted in my Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage, the song is sun-warmed skin, late-night dancing, and the moment you realize you’ve fallen without even meaning to.
When I first heard the beat, it felt like home — the sway of the rhythm, the flirtation in the groove. Writing my verse came like second nature, embodying both softness and boldness. Every lyric is a choice to love without fear, to lean into connection instead of conflict. It’s about the kind of night that glows in memory long after it’s over.
This track isn’t just about romance — it’s about surrendering to joy. The tempo invites movement, the melody invites touch, and the whole production feels like a summer that refuses to end. My delivery is playful yet intentional, layered with the emotional precision that has shaped my artistry.
Self-funded and fully self-directed, Want My Love is proof that pop can be warm, sensual, and elevated — a sound that’s as much about intimacy as it is about freedom. It’s a reminder that sometimes the moments you didn’t plan for become the ones you live for.
reviews
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“The track exudes an engaging vibe with a unique, creative composition. The mix and loudness were well-balanced, and the vocals carried both attitude and emotion. We loved the moment at 1:43 — a true standout.”
— Pop Contemporary Aesthetics (Spotify Playlist)
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“A perfect blend of vibing pop and R&B influences, building a warm, groovy atmosphere. We really enjoyed the crafted vibe and are excited to add it to our Chill Pop & Soft Groovy playlist.”
— Chill Connections (Spotify Playlist)
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“A perfect fit for our GRAMMY U ‘Cupid’s Shuffle’ Playlist.”
— Recording Academy / GRAMMY U
Creative Team
Natasha Aponté is a Dominican–Puerto Rican recording artist and songwriter whose music carries the pulse of the tropics and the intimacy of late-night confession. A member of GRAMMY U, she first stepped into the spotlight on Broadway and Off-Broadway before industry voices urged her to pursue her own songs. Early performances on American Idol and The Voice revealed a voice both powerful and unmistakably her own.
A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Natasha trained under renowned vocal coach Jennifer Smolos and later with Grammy Award–winning songwriter Gordon Chambers. Her work has been featured three times on the Recording Academy’s official GRAMMY U Playlist, with singles Kill Bill, Elusive, and Want My Love earning placements. Want My Love in particular became a listener favorite, soaring to her most-streamed track and capturing a loyal following in Brazil — her second-largest audience worldwide — contributing to over 130,000 independent streams and 300,000+ YouTube views.
On stage, Natasha has brought her magnetic presence to venues including Sofitel Hotel, Black Rabbit Rose, Mama Shelter, and the historic St. John’s Cathedral in Los Angeles for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
With Want My Love, she channels warmth, rhythm, and a sense of effortless connection — a song built to make you move, but also to make you feel. It’s a reminder that pop can be lush, sensual, and alive without losing its heart
About Natasha Aponté (Artist, Performer, Producer)
About Jonathan Vredenburg (Vreden) – (Producer, Instrumentalist, Mix Engineer)
Creative and groove-driven, Vreden specializes in pop and dance-pop productions with major-label polish. A multi-instrumentalist (guitar, keys, bass, trumpet) and former DJ, he blends organic instrumentation with modern synth textures to craft tracks that move audiences. Trained at Stanford University’s CCRMA program and the Los Angeles Academy for Artists and Music Production (LAAMP), Vreden has collaborated with A-list producers and a diverse roster of artists, including Beachcrimes, Tia Tia, Kat Kennedy, Nahima, Jaki Nelson, CasPark, P.S., Triiip, Satin Jackets, MashBit, VISIONV, Casey Cooke, and Rob Tirea, bringing top-tier production techniques and an ear for infectious grooves to every project.
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Writers: Natasha Aponté, Aykiyah Roach, Skiyler Veliz
MASTERING ENGINEER
Jack D Kennedy
Special thanks to my loving friend
Marichelle De La Rosa-Any country we travel to is always an adventure!