London-based rising artist GIYA is back and ready to make the last part of 2022 hers with her latest single “4 once.” Whilst a lo-fi infused offering, the single is sure to captivate you with its nod to multiple genres, inspirations and musical ideas. Heartwarming piano lines form a melting pot of vibrant melodies that sit perfectly on top of playful drums. As can be found in her previous singles, her vocals are soulful but tinged with emotion and rawness, coming wrapped up in irresistible melodies that will entice you in.
Her music is a love letter to her city of which she feels so passionately about. In a city where the air is soaked with diversity, creativity and resilience, each corner of London has a different creative edge that can be found within her music. GIYA has mastered the art of having a gritty, urban and quintessential London sound that mixes and blends in with polished, pop sensibilities.
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Talking about the track, GIYA says:
“London is a peculiar place, and I feel the young people often want different things to the old, it’s that battle between change and conservatism. I can speak for my friends and people my age that we are pushing for a far more inclusive place in general, whereas it seems the powers that be always want the opposite.
But in the summer, something happens to the city I have always felt, that the good wins, the music wins and the general vibes just win. It’s truly like nothing else. 4 once is my love note to the city, but mainly to those dancers and the baskers, and I want 4 once to be that tune that is reminiscent of those times when the sun seems to heal all your problems.”
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