MUSIC MAYHEM: Ciara Reps For ‘Da Girls’ + Victoria Monét Wants All The ’Smoke’ + BIA Drops Timbaland-Produced ‘I’m That B****’ + Saucy Santana’s ‘1-800-Bad-Bxtch’

It’s a music mayhem situation! Ciara, Victoria Monét, BIA, and Saucy Santana have released new music. Experience the sounds and visuals of what these artists have to offer in their latest releases inside…

 

Ciara just unveiled a new single and video for “Da Girls” under her own label, Beauty Marks Entertainment.

Produced by Derrick Milano, OG Parker, Romano, tenroc, and Mike Woods, the song’s irresistible groove pays homage to independent women who have achieved their dreams and aims to encourage and affirm listeners with a powerful mantra.

The anticipation for the track had been building online, generating buzz and excitement, which CiCi aims to capture in the music video.

The VMA-nominated Sara Lacombe directed the visuals, with Jamaica Craft, a longtime collaborator of Ciara, in charge of creative direction.

According to Ciara, “Da Girls” is a celebration of the strength and resilience of women worldwide, a female empowerment anthem that speaks to the endless possibilities of women on a mission. The new track follows the successful releases of “Better Thangs” featuring Summer Walker and “JUMP” featuring Coast Contra.

Watch Ciara represent for the independent ladies below:

Also on the music scene…

Get ready for a musical inferno, because Victoria Monét is bringing the heat with her latest release, “Smoke,” featuring Lucky Daye.

The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer is gearing up for a big 2023 and is starting the year off strong with this fiery single, out now on her new label home, RCA Records. Produced by Grammy winner D’Mile, Tim Suby, and Yogi, “Smoke” is a high-energy track that will have you moving from the first note to the last. Victoria and Lucky’s harmonies dance effortlessly over a funky staccato bassline and soaring horn section, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh.

According to Victoria, “Smoke” marks the beginning of a new era, and the release with her family of collaborators couldn’t make her any happier. In her words, “I want all the smoke!” The single’s accompanying video, directed by Charlie Denis, is a surreal and sultry tribute to herbal ecstasy that takes Victoria and Lucky through dreamlike setups and culminates in a dazzling finale. The video is a visual feast that showcases her unique style and her commitment to delivering not just great music, but also memorable visuals.

With “Smoke,” Victoria Monét proves once again that she is a force to be reckoned with, and her season is here to stay!

Check it out below:

More new music and visuals released today…

BIA is back and she’s bringing some fire with her latest release, “I’M THAT B*TCH.”

Produced by hip-hop legend Timbaland, the track is a bold, in-your-face anthem that’s sure to get you pumped up and ready to take on the world. And if the fierce beats and clever wordplay aren’t enough, the video takes things to a whole new level.

Shot in IMAX format, it’s a futuristic and visually stunning tribute to the genre’s trailblazers, with BIA herself leading the charge. Get into the Missy Elliott-esque visuals above.

Lastly…

Viral sensation Saucy Santana is back with his latest hit single, “1-800-Bad-Bxtch,” released today through RCA Records. The playful track showcases Santana’s signature style, complete with an infectious hook, witty lyrics, and beats that will have you bouncing along in no time.

This follows a string of successful releases from Santana, including last year’s summer smash hit “Booty” featuring Latto, “I’m Too Much,” and “Bop Bop.”

Get into the new visuals below:

Which track is your fave?

Photos: Amber Asaly/Shaun-Andru/Sayvo Visuals by Sam Hamer