Chicago Music Critic Crowns “Baby Loves Me” as Single of the Week

Woloszyk, who has gained a reputation for uncovering fresh voices through platforms like TikTok and Instagram, described the track as “a sparkling pop moment” that feels both modern and nostalgic.

“This artist, Jean Saint Lazarus, steps boldly into her rebranded artistry with this song,” Woloszyk told listeners. “From the very first listen, it stands out. It’s light on its feet, yet grounded in real songwriting craft.”

She praised the song’s “unmistakable 60s pop sensibility” with its breezy melodies and bright hooks, while noting its echoes of 1980s pop revival. Woloszyk even drew comparisons to Tracey Ullman’s hit “They Don’t Know,” describing “Baby Loves Me” as part of a lineage of artists reimagining classic sounds for new generations.

Beyond its retro charm, Woloszyk highlighted the conviction in Saint Lazarus’s vocal delivery. The refrain— “He loves me, he loves me, he loves me, I know”—is delivered with such joyful insistence, Woloszyk said, that it makes the track instantly memorable.

Jean Saint Lazarus is no stranger to the spotlight. In 2023, she competed on NBC’s The Voice (Season 23), where she joined Team Chance the Rapper and impressed audiences with her renditions of “Maybe I’m Amazed” and “Your Song.” Her performances earned praise for their emotional resonance and stylistic originality, laying the foundation for her transition into a refined artistic identity.

According to Woloszyk, “Baby Loves Me” isn’t just another release—it’s a statement of direction. “It’s infectious, it’s playful, and it proves that Jean Saint Lazarus has the charisma and musical chops to turn nostalgia into something brand new,” she said.

As her first major release under the Jean Saint Lazarus name, the single signals a bold step forward in her career, blending pop, rock, and piano-driven melodies with a retro sheen. Woloszyk predicts it will find a lasting spot on listeners’ playlists.

She closed her review with an enthusiastic endorsement: “This is one of those songs you’ll have on repeat, and you’ll be singing along without even realising it.”