Wednesday October 25, 2023
In today’s musical landscape, a compelling juncture where traditional gatekeepers are being supplanted by algorithms and virality, the lines of authenticity have been blurred more than ever before.
Amidst this upheaval, rises EMEREE—an artist whose creative endeavours defy the ephemeral nature of digital stardom. From her origins as a TikTok dynamo to her incandescent presence in the global music arena, EMEREE crafts an evocative narrative with her debut, Leave You Like A Man.
It’s more than a song; it’s a poignant reflection on the complexities of contemporary womanhood, the rawness of love, and the fierce liberation of sexuality. Crafting a harmonious alchemy, she interweaves the soulful charm of Motown with the audacious pulse of modern R&B. The resulting sound is both a reverent homage to yesteryears and an audacious exploration of what lies ahead.
The nuances in her voice—rich, captivating, and bold—meld effortlessly with the ingenious cadences of her self-produced beats, signposting the rise of a distinct musical voice. While Spotify’s staggering stream counts offer a statistical testament to EMEREE’s resonating appeal, the metrics only scratch the surface.
Dive deeper, into her magnetic live performances—be it sharing the stage with luminaries like Thelma Plum and JACOTENE, or commanding attention alongside stalwarts like Confidence Man, JK-47, and Genesis Owusu at the iconic St Kilda Festival—and one grasps the breadth and depth of her artistry.
Reflecting on the forces that shaped Leave You Like A Man, EMEREE’s own words resonate deeply: ‘With my experience as a female producer/engineer, as well as just being a female in general, I was dealing with these enormous male egos… The song was really a chance for me to take back my dominance and sense of control.’
