Hit Play and Drive: Giselle’s CRUISIN Is Midnight R&B Perfection

There’s something almost cinematic about a night drive — city lights flickering in the rearview, tires humming against the pavement, and the world slowing down just enough for your mind to wander. That’s the exact headspace singer-songwriter Giselle locks you into with her latest release, CRUISIN'. It’s not just a track — it’s an experience.

Born in Boston and raised in Buffalo, Giselle is a one-woman powerhouse — a vocalist, lyricist, and multi-instrumentalist (we’re talking piano, drums, guitar, violin and ukulele — yeah, she’s that talented). After cutting her teeth in the New York gig circuit, she took a leap of faith, heading west to Los Angeles to fully chase her musical dreams. Since landing in the city of stars, she’s brought her sound to venues like The Mint, Whisky a Go Go, and even the iconic Hotel Café. Her performances radiate passion, grit, and an authenticity that’s rare in today’s polished-to-death music scene.

But let’s talk CRUISIN' — the track that might just become your new go-to soundtrack for every twilight escape.

From the first silky chord, CRUISIN' seduces you with a vibe that feels tailor-made for post-sunset serenity. There’s a velvety blend of R&B smoothness layered over a rhythm that’s hypnotic but never sleepy. It’s confident. It’s easy. It knows exactly what it’s doing. And behind it all? That unmistakable Giselle touch — vocal runs that glide like cool air through rolled-down windows, melodies that stick without trying too hard, and lyrics that toe the line between reflection and rebellion.

This isn’t a breakup song — not in the traditional sense. It’s what comes after the chaos. The clarity. The deep breath. The “I don’t need to know where we’re going, I just know I like the ride” kind of vibe.

And while we won’t spoil the video for you (trust us — you want to see it), let’s just say there’s a delightful twist that ties in her love for horror with a dose of camp and empowerment. It’s a funhouse mirror reflection of the song’s themes: survival, self-celebration, and the thrill of the unknown. Equal parts eerie and electric.

It’s that duality — the serious talent paired with a refusal to take life too seriously — that makes Giselle so magnetic. She’s not chasing trends. She’s chasing moments. And CRUISIN'? It is a moment.

Whether you’re gliding down Pacific Coast Highway or just stuck in traffic dreaming of escape, this track wraps around you like a warm night breeze. So roll the windows down, turn the volume up, and let Giselle take the wheel for a little while.

You’ll be glad you did.