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Tinashe – “Melatonin”
Tinashe has released “Melatonin”, a new single from her forthcoming album Popstar, alongside a dance-focused video directed by 91 Rules. The song continues the rollout after “Too Easy” and “Crash Out”, and is presented as an intense, club-oriented track rather than the calming sound its title might suggest.
The track features maximalist techno production, jittery rave drums and heavily edited vocals, with Tinashe using “melatonin” as a criticism of someone being dull or sleepy. It was co-produced by Ricky Reed, Zack Sekoff and Nightfeelings; Popstar is due for release on 25 September through Nice Life/Atlantic.
In short
- Tinashe releases techno-leaning new single “Melatonin”.
- The song arrives with a dance-centric video.
- Her album Popstar is due on 25 September.
Explained simply
Tinashe is an American singer, songwriter and dancer whose music often draws on pop and R&B, alongside electronic dance sounds. Her album Popstar is due out through Nice Life and Atlantic Records.
“Melatonin” uses the name of a hormone and supplement associated with sleep as a put-down for someone who seems dull or low-energy. Its club-focused sound contrasts with that meaning, and the song’s production includes work by Ricky Reed, Zack Sekoff and Nightfeelings.
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