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Step Into the World of IONNA with ‘Supernatural’
For those always on the lookout for fresh synth-pop gems, IONNA’s latest release, “Supernatural”, does not disappoint. The brainchild of Richmond, VA-based singer-songwriter and producer Soraya Silene, IONNA is a project that blends the nostalgic allure of the ’80s with modern electronic storytelling. Drawing inspiration from icons like Kate Bush, The Cure, and St. Vincent, IONNA creates a sound that is both danceable and atmospheric.
“Supernatural” continues the evolving narrative of IONNA, a cyborg who has fallen in love with a human. As her partner longs to become like her, she warns against the transformation—an emotional tension that fuels the track’s anthemic energy. The song is a masterful fusion of shimmering synths, pulsating beats, and mesmerizing vocal effects, particularly in the pre-chorus, where Silene’s voice takes on an almost ethereal quality. Each layer of production enhances the futuristic yet deeply human themes at play.
Soraya Silene’s journey as an artist began in 2012 when she opened a music venue in Richmond’s arts district—a space that quickly became a cultural melting pot for electronic music, synth-pop, and rock. After moving to New York and releasing Americana/Rock singles, she embarked on a mission in 2019 to learn self-production. This reinvention led to the creation of IONNA, a project where storytelling, sound design, and electronic textures merge into something truly unique.
With its infectious energy and rich textures, “Supernatural” is an essential listen for any synth-pop enthusiast. The blend of retro influences and cutting-edge production creates a track that is both nostalgic and futuristic—a true standout in the genre.
As if dropping a three-pack project filled with bangers was not eye-catching enough, Burgeoning Ghanaian talent NSRB Dray has served another masterpiece with the release of his new single “Eye for Eye.”
Known for singing from raw emotions, NSRB Dray takes it a step further in this new release where he talks about being in a state of despair and self-doubt.
However, there’s no doubt about his intentions on the record. NSRB Dray goes in hard from the first beat drop on the YNT Deezy-produced track.
On “Eye for Eye,” he glides on the boppy instrumentals for two minutes straight, highlighting the world’s abundance of greed, unforgiveness, ego, and pride.
He opens with his version of the famous Mahatma Gandhi saying, “An eye for an Eye leaves the world blind,” before letting his baritone vocals shine through what can pass a “here’s how the world works” pep talk to the listeners.
The record boasts of superior rawness draped around melodious saxophone sounds by Sam Aryee, missing in so many fine-tuned street-preaching jams lately. NSRB Dray’s delivery stands out as the lyrics pierce the ears and hearts of the listeners to nod and note down.
He shared the reason for his choice of lyrics exclusively to Amplify Ghana, stating that his never-give-up spirit pushed him to send a message of hope to his audience.
“Eye for Eye is a music piece written in a state of disrepair and self-doubt. It talks about not giving up and staying well composed in every situation,” he explained.
After dropping “PLAN B” which touched on a similar subject matter, last year, this new release could easily pass as his master plan, but the singer’s unpredictability and versatility means fans can expect different sounds from him.
“Eye for Eye,” is NSRB Dray’s 2025 welcome message. It was mixed by the singer and mastered by talented sound engineer QID Korle.
Don’t miss out on the message, stream ‘Eye for Eye’ here.
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