This week we’re proud to introduce REYA RIU with her debut single ‘Say It’. It’s an otherworldly track that connect with our sense like a drifting mist. Navigating the delicate, cinematic and unflinchingly honest narrative, RIU delivers something transcendent. As you’ll hear, this confessional track unfolds gradually, utilising the alt-pop minimalism to its greatest potential. Its timeless yet entirely present in the moment.
The addition of a shimmering sitar and tabla rhythms to other elements like the trickling keyboard notes, conveys how RIU brings both her Indian and American sides together. This approach draws parallels to artists like Raveena and Asha Gold who are representing a new generation of the desi diaspora coming into their own with creativity and grace.
Enhancing the mood further are RIU‘s vocals which are gentle and full of longing, yet also unwavering. It’s almost as though we’re listening to the songwriter’s internal monologue as she seeks to self-soothe herself through emotional turmoil. We can’t stress enough that ‘Say It’ is a stunning first offering and we can’t wait to hear more from REYA RIU in the near future.
You can also listen to ‘Say It’ in our Shades of Pop playlist.
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