Having amassed over 50 million streams across platforms, received an MTV Award, and won Best Album, Best Music Video, and Best Pop Artist at the M.A.M.A. Music Awards in 2019, Jazzu has established herself in the international music scene throughout her profound two-decade career. The Lithuanian-born artist, who began her musical journey at the age of fourteen and was introduced to music by her grandmother, who taught her how to play the piano, now releases her new song and music video, Razor Blade, which begins as a ballad, with Jazzu's vocals soaring through an impressive range with emotional depth and immaculate control.
“When I sing this song, it's like a ceremony for me—I sing all my pain away, acknowledging that I'm strong enough to always choose me and keep my heart safe. I'll never let anybody hurt it again,” she says when asked about the meaning behind this song, which was released a couple of weeks ago via the Creative Industries imprint along with a music video in which light fights against darkness in a very carefully crafted visual piece. The single is being distributed by The state51 Conspiracy, a London-based label and distributor known for its long history of working with some of the most respected labels, such as Fish People.
Being her forever favourite song, as she said on social media a few days ago, this track opens a new chapter in her career. The instrumentation builds in intensity with foreboding drums and cinematic orchestral swells, culminating in Jazzu's passionate closing sung passage, buoyed by epic choral backing vocals. And that's not all; the singer has just announced her new initiative, #RazorbladeChallenge, a contest with which you might win tickets to her concert and a special vinyl. You can find all the information on her Instagram profile.