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MeanAugustine Releases “Addiction” EP – A Deep Dive into Love, Desire, and Relationships
Ghanaian artist and producer MeanAugustine has officially released his much-anticipated debut EP, “Addiction”, a bold and emotionally charged exploration of love in its many forms. The eight-track project delivers a compelling narrative of passion, heartbreak, attraction, and desire, all set against a backdrop of infectious beats and dynamic production.
From the opening track “Crazy”, which tells the story of a woman asserting control in a one-night stand, to the heartfelt struggles of balancing love and financial stability in “Masherita”, MeanAugustine effortlessly captures the complexities of relationships. “Addicted” dives into raw, unfiltered passion, while “God Designed” celebrates beauty and questions love’s deeper meanings.
The EP also takes a melancholic turn with “Obi Mpena”, where MeanAugustine laments the pain of lost love, and “Fly You”, a romantic confession about unspoken feelings for a long-time crush. The energy ramps up with “Kukrudu”, an electrifying anthem packed with metaphors of healing and movement, before closing with “Packaging”, a playful yet cautionary tale about attraction and appearances.
Entirely self-produced except for “Masherita” (produced by Itz CJ Made It), “Addiction” highlights MeanAugustine’s versatility as both an artist and producer. Art Direction for the EP was handled by 1AnnorChris, giving the project a strong identity beyond the music
With Addiction, MeanAugustine sets the stage for what’s next in his career, proving he’s an artist worth paying attention to.
About MeanAugustine
Born Augustine Osei on December 10, MeanAugustine is a Ghanaian artist who started making music in 2015. Inspired by his parents’ love for music, MeanAugustine wrote his very first song about a High School crush. He loved the idea of his expressing his feelings via music and has since not looked back. With loads of unreleased music, he is optimistic of delivering the best of back to back entertainment to his growing audience nationwide.
A Song for Family, Love, and Life’s Beautiful Complexity
Acclaimed cellist, vocalist, and composer Hope Easton announces the release of her latest single, “3D Life,” a vibrant, funny, and deeply personal song written for her niece and goddaughter, Leylan, on the occasion of her wedding to David. The song is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Blending humor, sentimentality, and a rich musical palette, “3D Life” captures the spirit of a modern wedding anthem—with a wink. Easton draws from inside family jokes, generational wisdom, and musical traditions to craft a piece that feels as timeless as it is tailor-made.
“It’s her wedding song—with a little humor, it could easily be in Wedding Crashers,” says Easton with a smile. “It’s really about life, and how we go through everything together.”
The track reflects on family legacy—quoting the bride’s grandfather’s dry wit (“You can’t always be happy” after watching someone get married) and celebrating the bride’s connection to her talented maternal grandmother, Easton’s own mother. With loving candor, Hope jokes that Leylan is the only one of six nieces who can’t sing—but inherited all the other gifts. “In the end,” Easton says, “it’s about love. We’re all here to love one another, or we wouldn’t be here.”
“3D Life” concludes with a nod to the couple’s new shared last name, now known affectionately as “The Swifts.”
About Hope Easton
Hope Easton is a genre-defying musical force. Classically trained at Cleveland Institute of Music, New England Conservatory, and as a Fulbright Scholar under Ralph Kirshbaum in the UK, she has performed as a soloist since her teenage years—including appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center at age 15. She has performed in renowned festivals such as Aspen, Banff, Meadowmount, and Yellow Barn.
Now based in Los Angeles, Easton fuses her classical foundation with pop, jazz, and original songwriting. She’s toured with Sheila Nicholls, formed her own band Hope & The Russians, and frequently performs solo using electric and acoustic cello. Her ensemble, Sonos Chamber Players, provides high-end music for private events, corporate gigs, and public venues, including TV appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful and more.
Hope has collaborated with artists such as Adele, Sheryl Crow, OneRepublic, Garth Brooks, Don Henley, Frank Ocean, and many others. Her studio credits span top networks and commercials, including The Voice, American Idol, The Tonight Show, and multiple national ad campaigns.
She continues to perform with orchestras across Southern California, record for film/TV scores, and share moments of her eclectic musical journey via social media.
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