Montreal, March 7th, 2024, Naya Ali, Canadian hip hop’s rising star, continues to make waves with her third single, “Open Fire,” a captivating preview of her upcoming album, “We Did The Damn Thing.”
About “Open Fire”:
“Open Fire” is a rap masterpiece with exceptional flow that delves into life’s highs and lows, embodying Naya’s commitment to growth and consistency. The track, produced by Gary Wide, and known for collaborations with artists like Charlotte Cardin and Rohff, seamlessly blends dark undertones with lighter melodic textures, mirroring the duality inherent to the human experience.
Key Lines from “Open Fire”:
“Macro patience, Micro urgency
In God we trust
Just wait and see…”
The Journey to “We Did The Damn Thing” Album:
Naya Ali’s upcoming album, “We Did The Damn Thing,” encapsulates the spirit of success as a community. It’s about taking the time to observe and realize how far we have come, and to celebrate our victories together – as a community and culture.
Introduction to “We Did The Damn Thing” Album:
The ethos of the album is encapsulated in the phrase “When I win, we win.” This project, aptly titled “We Did The Damn Thing,” is not just about Naya’s individual triumphs but also a tribute to the trailblazers who paved the way before her. The album invites listeners to join in the celebration of the journey, recognizing the milestones achieved together collectively.
Naya Ali’s Reflection on “Open Fire” and “We Did The Damn Thing”:
*”I believe there’s a time for everything, a time to celebrate, a time to rest, and a time to put in the work. ‘Open Fire’ is about ‘locking in’ and committing to growth. It’s also about being conscious of how precious time is and how easily we can be distracted from our paths by external opinions, fears, and our own impatience.”*
As “Open Fire” sparks anticipation, Naya Ali invites the world to share in the celebration of the upcoming album, “We Did The Damn Thing.”
“Open Fire” is dropping on March 22nd worldwide 🌍
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About Naya Ali:
Ethiopian born, Canadian-raised rapper Naya Ali is an award winning rap and hip hop artist who burst onto the scene in 2017 with her first EP “Higher Self”. Assertive in her raspy deliveries and exceptional flow, she is quickly noticed for unique vocal tone and ability to move in and out of flow pockets skillfully.
In March 2020, she released the first part of a two-album project: Godspeed: Baptism(Prelude), where she broke the ice and proved her potential to contend within the American and international hip hop markets. In 2021, she released the sequel to this opus, Godspeed: Elevated- an earnest body of work showcasing her journey from baptism into the rap game, to her imminent elevation. If the prelude was a humble introduction, this latest chapter testifies that Naya Ali is an artist of exception, power, bravado but more importantly, of vulnerability. Godspeed: Elevated” is an album imbued with maturity inspired by emotions she has experienced in recent years, later earning her the prestigious English Album of The Year Award at the 44th ADISQ Gala in 2022.
Awards:
- ADISQ English Album of The Year (2022)
- SOCAN Award Canadian Black Music (2021),
- GAMIQ Award Rap Album of the Year (2022),
- Dynastie Gala English Artist of the Year (2020)
- Montreal Arts Council Excellence Award for Black History Month (2022),
- ADISQ Gala English Album of the Year nomination (2020).
On the web:
IG: @nayaalitheoriginal
Tik Tok: @nayaalimusic
Twitter: @nayaaliofficial
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