March 24, 2023 –19-year-old Toronto-born R&B singer and songwriter Liyah Katana unveils a brand new single and music video entitled “STR8” via Nycesound/ARTium Records/Def Jam Recordings. Listen to “STR8” HERE and watch the music video HERE.
“STR8” channels the sultry spirit of R&B with a fresh twist courtesy of Liyah’s show-stopping vocal range and singular sonic sensibility. On the track, her vocals practically curl around a slick beat, melting into a magnetic hook. As she confesses “falling out of love with the things you’ve done,” a string crescendo only amplifies the emotional punch. In the accompanying visual, she decamps to a stylish modern lakeside retreat. With candles lit, she overlooks the water joined by a violinist as she processes the aftermath of a breakup and, ultimately, moves on with her head held high.
The song only paves the way for her debut EP 8—coming soon.
ABOUT LIYAH KATANA
Liyah realized the power of her voice as a kid in Mississauga, Canada. Her parents played classic hip-hop and R&B, and she participated in a praise group and recorded covers of her own at just 12-years-old. With key inspirations ranging from Whitney Houston and Brandy to Kendrick Lamar, she immersed herself in writing and recording. As the Global Pandemic quieted the world, she scoured YouTube for beats and wrote her own lyrics to them. She caught the attention of Nycesound Production Founder Terry “T-Nyce” Opoku and inked a deal with the label. In 2021, she gained traction with the fan favorite Forevaliyah EP, piling up millions of streams. In its wake, FLAUNT raved, “Liyah is an artist that brings back the creativity of R&B, the type that makes people feel the love that they felt back in 90’s records,” while KAZI. proclaimed, “Liyah’s comfortability in her own skin is infectious, allowing younger generations to gravitate towards her.” At the top of 2023, Nycesound cemented a partnership with ARTium and Def Jam Recordings, positioning Liyah as the alliance’s flagship inaugural artist.
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