Written by Lauren Rosier
The Nashville-based singer/songwriter, MEIA, is unapologetically continuing to push boundaries and delivering sick pop anthems with bold lyrics on her latest single, “Date Myself.” On the new track, MEIA showcases a combination of her outstanding songwriting skills, self-confidence, and sensual, yet commanding vocals.
“‘Date Myself’ was written to empower women in hopes that they start to care less about society’s standards and just embrace how they feel. I think the world has changed quite a bit and women are now, more than ever expressing their sexuality. Men aren’t the only ones who crave sex. Women have this whole time, just likely felt the need to be ‘ladylike’ and quiet about it. I think it is definitely still frowned upon for a woman to be as outspoken by some but who cares. That’s why I wrote a song like ‘Date Myself’, to inspire and empower women around the world to be unashamed and embrace their sexy self,” she told Boyfriend Magazine.
“Date Myself” came about in the most natural way. She was in a studio session filled with brilliant creators and wine until 3 in the morning.
MEIA explains, “I think it’s extremely important to feel sexy and confident yourself before others tell you so. That’s where this idea came from. I really think listeners will be able to feel the same energy in the song that we had in that room.”
MEIA continues “‘Date Myself’ is a fun play on words! Someone can hear this song and think it’s about self-love, but others could think it’s about WAP. I wanted this song to empower listeners in more ways than one. To me, this song means to love yourself, with or without anybody else. We live in a world where women are finally beginning to be bold and unafraid to say what they wish to. ‘Date Myself’ is my version of that.”
MEIA was born and raised in Cleveland, OH, and always knew that she wanted music to be part of her life from the beginning. “My mom would tell you I was humming before I was singing and dancing to every beat. My first experience writing a song was when I was 8 years old, lol. It was called “Let it out” and it was about being unafraid to say how you feel. Looking back on the concept and my ability to turn a feeling into art – I am proud of baby MEIA.”
Once she turned 18, she moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University where she studied Music Business and pursued her project, MEIA.
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