Growing pop sensation iLana Armida recently released her latest single, “Fly,” on September 1st. This up-and-coming household name has been making strides in the music industry with her stances and relatability with younger generations, specifically when dealing with inclusion, mental health, and THC advocacy. Being both ethnically ambiguous and a woman, iLana Armida has taken stances against sexism and racism both in and outside of the music industry and wants to make both her live shows and her music inviting for all.
On her latest single, iLana Armida captures the essence of youthfulness and young relationships that are not anything serious. “Fly” is about trying to maintain a relationship with someone that wants to be romantically involved with you but you are just not interested in them that way. The song tries to find the balance of maintaining a much desired friendship with someone that wants something more: an experience many people go through at some point.
“It centers around the idea that I know that I shouldn’t be playing with my ex’s emotions so much – but I just can’t help myself – it’s just so Fly when we are together!” -iLana Armida
Musically, “Fly” stays true to iLana Armida’s style to create soulful pop songs with optimistic and youthful vibes around it. Starting with simple piano chords that later get introduced to iLana Armida’s vocals, “Fly” soon after culminates into a certifiable chilled bop after the drums and percussion get introduced with her catchy melody during the chorus. This song perfectly captures the musical tone of transitioning from summer to fall with its catchy arrangement and production.
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Words by Brendon Gardner