Zyah Belle Delivers Self-Love And Honesty In “Are You Still Listening?”

If you’ve been questioning your self-worth lately, Zyah Belle has the reminder you need. Her new EP, Are You Still Listening?, is a declaration of growth and presence centered around “Deserve,” a song that will help you dispel your existential doubts and replace them with absolute confidence. It’s the kind of song you blast when you want to remember who you are and everything you deserve.

The San Francisco Bay Area-born, Portland-based singer fearlessly sings, “I deserve to look this good/I deserve to look this fine,” making it clear that celebrating oneself isn’t arrogance, but confidence.

The song is also rhythmic and deeply empowering, cementing Zyah as a solid voice in R&B, thanks to her musical approach.

But make no mistake, “Deserve” isn’t just a catchy, self-referential hook, not at all. The song’s lyrics acknowledge how difficult it is to own your own worth while also sounding like someone who knows they’ve earned it. The line “I done paid my dues/I put in the time/All that I’ve been through/yet she still so fine” documents that journey of effort, struggle, and resilience that now leads her to look at herself with admiration in the mirror.

Belle herself describes the track as an anthem for self-affirmation and unapologetic confidence. That message is felt in every note, especially when she attacks the digital noise with a powerful message: “Get off the internet/Touch some grass, yeah I’m into that/Play this record and spin it back.”

In “LYIN,” Zyah basically sings about lies and the sixth sense that allows people to recognize when things are not going well with their partners. Unanswered messages, unanswered calls, being told they’re in one place when you’re sure they’re somewhere else, etc.

In “1-800 Heartbreak,” the artist slows down the musical revolution a bit and opts for a more R&B ballad sound, showcasing her vulnerability in the face of love, in the face of being truly loved by someone, and in the face of waking up next to that special someone.

In the end, Zyah Belle’s Are You Still Listening? is a challenge. An album that challenges your emotions because it presents them with a clarity that can be both painful and revealing.

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