Olivia Bragoli Hits #5 on iTunes with “This Time,” and It’s Only Getting Better
If you haven’t heard of Olivia Bragoli yet, consider this your official notice. The Pop/R&B singer-songwriter—currently studying at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music—just saw her newest single, “This Time,” skyrocket to #5 on the iTunes POP charts (and #11 overall). Between that milestone and a music video nearing 200k views, it’s safe to say the coming months are set to be big for her.
A long island native with 15 years of singing under her belt, Olivia’s artistic DNA fuses moody pop with an early-2000s hip hop influence—think sleek R&B riffs laced with the honesty of modern pop. She’s spent seven years in the music business, capturing nearly 60k fans on Instagram and YouTube through viral covers that showcased her dynamic vocal range.
“This Time” is Olivia’s latest offering and finds her grappling with the charged reality of catching feelings for a friend. With a breathy delivery that practically drips tension, she admits, “I don’t wanna say too much if you don’t feel the same” while wondering “Is it your confidence? Is it your compliments?” There’s a poignant awareness in lyrics like “You got a thing for tattoos and tequila… feel like your body’s calling and I hear ya” that threads through the entire track—playful but laced with the vulnerability of someone who’s not quite sure how this is going to end.
Directed by Tom Flynn and shot in a single day at a sun-drenched nature preserve on Long Island, the video extends that vibe into a glowing visual narrative. Moments of breezy performance footage blend with snapshots of an old-school Ford Bronco, capturing that instant when you sense the shift from platonic to something more. As she softly sings, “Now I see through a different lens,” there’s a cinematic warmth that makes you feel the spark—and the risk—of baring real emotions.
Watch the video HERE.
Olivia’s journey to this point has been anything but timid. She began recording at just 14—an age when many of us were still fumbling with eyeliner—and her early covers quickly caught fire, landing features on major platforms like Cover Nation. High school became a whirlwind of classes and songwriting sessions, paving the way for the deeper, more personal lyricism that defines her music today. “Learned to let down my defenses… you seem worth it to me,” as she sings in “This Time.” Between brand collaborations and a string of live performances across Long Island, Olivia’s been steadily building a music career anchored in earnest storytelling.
Her influences—Ariana Grande, Kehlani, and early 2000s R&B icons—are evident in the soulful runs and crisp production, but the unfiltered sincerity is all Olivia. It’s that sense of modern relatability, as she confesses, “I can’t push you away,” that’s winning new listeners daily.
So, what’s next for the rising star whose heart-on-sleeve approach manages to feel both nostalgic and refreshingly new? You can stream the entirety of her growing catalog on Spotify or Apple Music. For daily updates on her creative process—or just a peek into her life in NYC—follow Olivia on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
