Heartfelt New R&B Release, “STRONG” by Shia Marii

R&B artist on the rise, Shia Marii, released a new song, “STRONG,” a contemporary pop-meets-modern R&B track exploring themes of resilience, betrayal, and self-reliance.

Where many artists lean heavily on aggressive percussion and overly produced tracks, this London-based singer uses soft and intimate vocals that don’t hold back an ounce of her talent.

In a classic pop structure of her own variation, Shia Marii’s melodies soar from verse into chorus with an emotionally and musically pivotal bridge dripping in poignant meaning.

The lyrics of “STRONG” focus on the personal strength born out of disappointment and betrayal. Shia sings about being so obviously unseen, even undervalued by someone close enough to be right in front of while explicitly addressing the sobering thought: “Thought I was invincible but you… I trusted you.”

Even still, her vocals build her narrative and the song right back up over lyrics taking a brighter turn of resiliency and self-esteem: “When you have to be strong, ’cause life said I’m proving you wrong.” Despite the losses underlined in the song, the title remains true as it showcases her musical talents in writing and singing. Shia Marii is no stranger to themes of love, growth, or emotional storytelling.

An independent artist building her own platform, “STRONG” seems as befitting as it is accurate; Shia Marii has grown an enthusiastic audience through her authentic presence on social media and live performances, including her appearance at FREEFEST and upcoming release party for ‘LIQUID LOVE’ in London.
While in the beginnings of shaping her own distinctive musical identity, she’s proving to be undeniably soulful, modern, and unapologetically heartfelt from a real world perspective. There is bound to be greatness in Shia Marii’s wake across the R&B landscape.

Written by Samson Winsor

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Author: Samson Winsor

Based in Salt Lake City, Samson Winsor is a media professional who has excelled the visions of small to large-scale projects and clients in music, film, and live events. He brings creative direction to life with the soul of sound, written word, and world-building production logistics as his mediums.  With strong roots in Texas, Samson's translation of media skills in the music industry accelerated his passions and career in both Salt Lake City as well as Austin as it continues to enrich his approach to production of music, film, and various media at all stages. As a proud transgender man, his dedication to uplifting the representation of queer light on-stage and behind the scenes fuels him even further explore the independents and underdogs of today's world of expression and art. Samson aims to bring people closer to theirselves, each other, and a shared inspiration that connects audiences everywhere to experience exceptional performance and authenticity. In his free time, you'll find him scouting local bakeries and record stores on slow mornings, mixing and producing music at home, traveling with a book to nature's hidden treasures, and making art with his friends.