Let’s give a warm welcome to the American-based powerhouse, Lera Shemi. Originally from Ukraine, this young blood took to music at the tender age of thirteen and has since grown into an artist who does so much more than create alternative electronic bangers. The drive in her music is raw and visceral, a sense of toxic escapism seemingly coursing through her veins. Her latest track, “I Should Just Let You Go,” dropped on January 2nd, and it is a total sonic experience. Are you ready to be blown away? Let’s dive in.

The track gets off with a hooking piano melody that is likely to immediately capture one’s attention, which soon follows with Shemi’s angelic vocals and a beat that’s nothing short of electrifying. This intro serves as the perfect mission statement for the whole song: it’s a clear signal that you’re in for an unforgettable ride.

The song speaks of the darkness and the temptation and the intimacy involved in the process of ‘letting go’. Let us be real for a second; we all know what the message here conveys. There’s an end to all relationships; however, the process towards the end, the mess that ensues, and the agony could paralyze anyone. We all know, deep down, that we must move on, yet we cannot seem to face the hopeless task. This song is, without a doubt, the ultimate ammunition for any person unable to release the ghosts of the past. It’s an anthem for anyone who has been made to feel like they weren’t “enough,” providing the strength to finally cut the cord and walk away.

In terms of the production, “i should just let yoU go” is a masterclass in creative control in itself, because this entire work, right from writing to production and mixing, is the work of Lera Shemi herself, and it is a true reflection of her creative and artistic prowess. However, there is a sense of calculated power in this track that never comes across as overproduced. Rather, it radiates with an intoxicating energy that fans of darker, more emotionally explosive electro tracks certainly understand. It’s an unusual artist who can carry off every aspect of this process with such fluidity, which is precisely what gives this track its underlying, authentic edge.

This track is a part of an album that revolves around an emotionally turbulent period in Lera’s life, which she had been longing to let go of but instead had chosen to hold on to until she’s ready for this chapter to be in the past. However, instead of letting this pain in the past continue to haunt this artist, this track uses this pain as a means of moving away from it, dancing through the pain of letting it go instead of simply moving past it. This artist explains the meaning behind this track by stating, “This song is about that internal fight knowing what’s right, even when it’s hard, and still choosing growth.”

‘i should just let yoU go’ is that defining moment of realization, where the weight of holding on has at last become heavier than that of letting go. The song is a very dark, very electronic, and very intimate analysis of the strength and resilience that goes into the aftermath of a breakup, and how it is that one musters the strength to let go and continue. The song’s sonic universe is a perfect amalgamation of strength and vulnerability, with a gritty electonica and a very soft, very enveloping texture that draws you into Lera’s very own world. We appreciate her for sharing such a personal part of herself with us. It has helped to connect with her much more deeply. Shemi, you’re a superstar and can’t wait to hear more of your music

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