Independent artist MIVA, based in Montreal, expertly blends reflection and experimentation in her new single, “Breathe In.” The track, featured on her upcoming For The Record EP due Dec. 1, is a raw, personal story told through a blend of layered instruments and vivid storytelling.
“Breathe In” is a step into MIVA’s universe as a human and creator. The track delves into the subjects of creative advancement, sobriety, and existentialism of a modern man trying to survive his own life and the music business. MIVA’s lyricism is confessional, and yet so palpable, it also feels intimately relatable, a perspective on self-actualization that feels as personal as it is universal.
Combining various elements from metal, alternative, jazz, hip-hop, breakbeat, and other genres, MIVA magically blends these together in ways that echo her early inspirations while breaking new ground for modern hip-hop. The song’s rhythm and production extend an emotional weight, and the raw energy of her performance is coupled with introspective moments that give her storytelling room to breathe, which is fitting, given the song’s title.
And as an artistic statement, “Breathe In” is a snapshot of MIVA’s continuing evolution, and it’s an open, candid portrayal of a crew that thrives through honest work and passionate influence. Her touch with blending genres and story while holding the reins is a maturity that is elusive in today’s independent records. The song is thought-provoking, prompting you to reflect on your own path and the changes it entails.
For The Record set for an imminent MIVA release, “Breathe In” serves as a powerful appetizer, previewing an EP that promises candor, originality, and a bracing openness. For hip-hop fans looking for depth, genre-bending explorations of self and art, and an artist willing to get at the knotty intersections between the two, this single positions MIVA as a name to know in the Montreal music scene and outside of it. The track is now available on all streaming sites and is an absorbing listen, as much heady and thought-provoking as it is rhythmically engaging.
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