Ukrainian-born artist NINA EBA is releasing her debut album MORPHO today. The DJ, producer, singer, and songwriter has created an alluring and mesmerising record that weaves together a relatable narrative with an engaging vocal performance. EBA wanted to create a visually stunning world in her music, being captivated by the metamorphosis of a butterfly and how it can relate to people. She herself was going through a radical change in her life during the pandemic and wanted to express this struggle, beauty, and personal reflections in this LP.
MORPHO’s first track, 13, opens with a fascinatingly odd yet wonderful beat that draws the audience into the track’s story. This is layered with EBA’s vocals, which are mixed together with various sound and vocal effects that create an otherworldly tone. The multifaceted artist has crafted an alien-like world, inviting her audience and new listeners to delve into a world of magic, eeriness, and the occult.
This is reflected in the other singles like DOVES, a love story that blends her beautiful vocals and whimsical melodies to create a tranquil, yet intense atmosphere. SONCE, on the other hand, takes cues from 13’s musical score. This helps to further emphasise the personal feeling of loneliness and the rollercoaster of emotions loneliness causes within a person. The entire album balances this vocal and rhythmic tightrope elegantly.
MORPHO is a meticulously crafted and surreal world that EBA has designed to perfection. After having just released a few songs since 2019, including ALL SIMILAR (her debut in the industry), the two-track EP UKRAINE IMMORTAL, and COCOON (the first teaser of this album), her latest LP feels like she’s been preparing to finally get out of her cocoon (pun intended) and morph into a fully realised artist ready to take over the world. You can pre-order and purchase it here.