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LISTEN: Two new tracks by Montreal hip hop/R&B women artists

New music by Zeina and Naya Ali.

The city’s hip hop and R&B scenes are stronger than ever. Today, two of the most talented R&B and hip hop artists in Montreal, who happen to be women, have released new singles and accompanying music videos. Here is what you should be listening to this weekend:

Zeina, “Teach”

LISTEN: Two new tracks by Montreal hip hop/R&B women artists

Zeina has been on a hot streak in 2021. She follows singles “TKT Freestyle” and “Levels” with the sultry R&B rooted “Teach,” a straight bedroom anthem. She had the following to say about the sensual song:

“I wrote this at home and wanted to channel the sexy sound of that sample and beat I heard in a studio. I wanted to really express sexuality from a woman’s point of view but this can apply to any person, not just women — it’s just expressing sexual confidence. I feel like it’s a topic that should be talked about more and I wanted to be one of the people to do it.”

Naya Ali, “Another One”

LISTEN: Two new tracks by Montreal hip hop/R&B women artists

Naya Ali is back with “Another One,” produced by Adrian X, Chase Wav., John Brown and Ali herself. The rapper broke down the meaning of the song in a Complex Canada interview:

“It’s about elevating to new heights, as much for myself as for the culture, because everything that I do, I really take it to heart. I want to bring value to people’s lives and the culture, even art as a whole. So this is a celebration of Black Excellence.”


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