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Cinthia Rivas drops a hit single “One Note Samba” (Feat. Tyler Hustle)

Breaking on to the Boston Music Scene and the international stage, Cinthia Rivas is hitting the ground running with her 7th release to date, “One Note Samba” is an intoxicating blend of Rivas’ jazz upbringing and references along with producer Daniel Searl’s techniques blending with Tyler Hustle’s upfront rap flows and dialogue.

This track uses the Jobim classic as a springboard for a new modern interpretation, which showcases Tyler Hustle’s rap abilities. Cinthia Rivas currently lives in the Massachusetts area and is focused on honing her craft as an artist. Working with Lit Honey Productions, Rivas has cultivated a sound utilizing lush harmonies and heavy beats. At times it’s Alternative-Hip-hop and alternative Rnb. Other times she may dabble in more of a commercial pop vibe too. Working with her producer Daniel Searl she has a lot of music in store for the new year with her next track being more of a dancehall feel.

Cinthia Rivas is certainly an open singer and artist who in the studio environment is writing her own material as well as tastefully covering a variety of Antonio Carlos Jobim songs with a new more modern flavor. Through Lit Honey Productions, Rivas met Tyler Hustle. His heavy modern rap style flow pairs nicely with Rivas’s at times breathy yet strong vocals. Her latest single, “One Note Samba” brings the old new again by taking a Jobim hook and putting it in the context of a modern alternative hip-hop setting. Hustles freestyle rap vibes keep a thread through the song. Both have a promising career ahead of them and work closely with Lit Honey Productions to produce and compose their music. Keep up with Cinthia Rivas on her social accounts. You can also stream “One Note Samba” now on all platforms.

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“Hell has frozen over” finds Sarina choosing peace over being understood

Sarina’s new track, “Hell has frozen over,” explores the less dramatic, more complicated moment of reaching the end of the road, being gaslit, ignored, rejected, and painfully lonely. It translates the emotional burnout into a rock-pop context that’s easy to understand.

“Hell has frozen over” focuses on the decision to step away, instead of explaining, defending, or seeking understanding from people who refuse to listen. The rock foundation gives it the right weight, the pop influence makes it accessible, and the focus stays on the emotional message.

Sarina’s art is the struggle of loss and being strong in yourself. It’s about understanding that protecting your peace is more important than being understood. And that’s the emotional balance that gives the release its character so that the subject matter has relevance beyond a particular circumstance.

“Hell has frozen over“ is a relief from the burden of carrying on a debate that will never be resolved. Sarina turns an experience of isolation into a statement about boundaries, resilience, and the choice not to get caught in the same cycle. The result is a record that’s at its best when it’s being true to what it feels like to finally be free from whatever has been holding you down.

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Girlhood finds summer warmth and quiet freedom on “Lemon Aid”

“Lemon Aid“ is a warm indie-pop ballad from Girlhood that finds comfort in the ordinary and weaves in a sense of release. This song is about surrendering to the moment, finding space to breathe, and letting a little lightness back in. This reflective core is surprising, given the warm summer-night feel of the track, hinting at a moment of emotional rebalancing.

Singer-songwriter Natalie Holmes has a tender personality and fronts the slow-burning “Lemon Aid.” The production supports that softness, keeping the song’s gentle mood and intimate direction front and center. Beneath the comfort is a thoughtful examination of pressure, transition, and the need to pause.

The song’s link to the streets of Stroud offers yet another layer of art to the work. Familiar places can mean something when life feels uncertain, and the emotional scene involves storefronts, parks, cafes, and leafy, winding streets. “Lemon Aid“ searches for beauty in everyday places and rituals, finding still moments that mean something without getting carried away.

The track is the first release of Girlhood’s forthcoming album, “This Will Make Sense In The End,” a more reflective chapter with hope at its heart. “Lemon Aid” is about softness, conjuring a space where dancing, wandering, and just existing can feel like a cure. It’s an unleashing of small observations and soft emotional movement and a clear indication of the thoughtful direction that Girlhood is heading next.

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