Does 'Make It Hot' authentically honor soul/R&B traditions?

Olivia Dean's Make It Hot - Soul and R&B Influences poll options

Olivia Dean's Make It Hot - Soul and R&B Influences

Olivia Dean

Music

• Yes—respects roots while feeling contemporary
• No—feels like surface-level genre tourism
• Respects influences but adds unique perspective
• Great song regardless of genre authenticity