In “Traction,” Montreal’s MIVA takes her art to the next level, where openness becomes strength and surviving becomes a song. The song, which will be on her upcoming EP “For The Record,” which comes out on December 1st, captures a key moment in her personal and artistic growth.
“Traction” tells a quiet story about a woman rediscovering parts of herself hidden by pain. The story is about self-doubt fighting self-belief, fear fighting courage, and a woman rediscovering parts of herself hidden by pain. MIVA turns her experiences with sobriety, healing, and changing her mind into a sound that is both personal and cinematic.
The mix of R&B warmth, jazz soulfulness, and hip-hop grit shows that she understands production. The strong trumpet lines in the song sound like emotional distress signals, announcing not just a song but a rebirth. She writes as if she is clearing the fog from her reflection, slowly realizing the strength that has always been inside her.
The song moves along with the rhythm of someone coming out of an internal storm and grabbing each rung with more and more determination. “Traction” is a friend for people who have ever felt stuck in their emotions, spirituality, or creativity.
MIVA is excited about this new chapter in her life and is honest about how real her journey has been. “Traction” is a strong statement that she will not back down as the world waits for the release of “For The Record.” She is moving forward with strength, clarity, and clear momentum.
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