ÄYANNA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GIRLFRIEND” & MUSIC VIDEO
LVRN’S LATEST SIGNEE JOINS THE RANKS WITH 6LACK, SUMMER WALKER, DVSN, DAVIDO, SPINALL, BABY TATE + MORE;
The captivating singer and songwriter Äyanna arrives with a new single “Girlfriend” and a dazzling music video. Primed to take the pop arena by storm, the young artist has already reached huge milestones through her undeniable one-of-a-kind talent including early cosigns from Stormzy, Summer Walker, Spinall and others. Featuring a striking mosaic of pop fused with R&B, soul and beyond, “Girlfriend” kicks off a fantastical series fashioned after a 2000’s rom-com sitcom that centers young love and the magic that envelops it. Directed by Priya Minhas, the stunning video introduces Äyanna’s kaleidoscopic world that follows the whimsical adventures of a hopeless romantic with her four best friends. Here, she encounters her crush at the London cafe she works in and a delightful fascination ensues. Combining mesmerizing choreography and Äyanna’s unrivaled voice, the release cements Äyanna as one of pop’s most exciting new artists.
Additionally, Äyanna has joined the ranks of celebrated LVRN artists such as 6LACK, Summer Walker, DVSN, Davido, Spinall, Baby Tate and more. With the support of the groundbreaking label and collective, it’s undeniable that Äyanna will solidify herself as a force in music and beyond.
Growing up in both East London and Jamaica, Äyanna’s music draws from the rich sounds of her upbringing imparted on her by her English and Jamaican-born parents, resulting in a style that’s both soulful, fresh and irresistible. She began singing at four years old and at nineteen she walked away from a promising career in law to pursue her dream of making music. Soon after, one of the first three songs she ever wrote, “Party Tricks,” became a big hit and has since amassed millions of streams.
Most recently, Äyanna made her worldwide television debut with an explosive performance at the European MTV Awards alongside globally renowned artists Spinall and Nasty C of their song “Power (Remember Who You Are)” with DJ Snake. The track is featured in the short film, The Flipper’s Skate Heist, that’s out now and it spotlights Äyanna’s dynamic songwriting and singing prowess. With so many monumental feats already under her belt, the young artist’s ascend is one not to be missed.
ÄYANNA. ON “GIRLFRIEND”:
“I wrote ‘Girlfriend’ with Gale when I had a big crush on someone. It was the first time I’d felt such strong feelings and the day I wrote the song I was just feeling so overwhelmed and giddy. I said to Gale ‘let’s do something really fun and flirtatious’. The song starts with ‘if I wait any longer, you might make me spill over’ because at the time I really was wondering why he hadn’t asked me to be his girlfriend yet. I just love how to the point the song is, while still being so playful and fun.”
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