New Music From: Sayaka, Tarra, Cassandra, Alije, and Adia Clark Lay

"Bittersweet" - by Sayaka

Release Date: July 25, 2024

What You Should Know: "Another in a long line of amazing music from this artist."

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Previous Noteworthy Releases: "Bite My Tongue", "Would You Stay", "Will I Be OK?"

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Sayaka Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"What Love Feels Like (yeh ya voh)" - by Tarra

Release Date: July 26, 2024

What You Should Know: "You loved "Time Of Our Lives", and you'll love this one too!

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Tarra Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"Till They Do" - single by Cassandra 

Release Date: August 2, 2024

What You Should Know: "This has been such a fun project to create as I blend my passions of opera and Pop music. This song could’ve taken a number of forms, but the theme of, “Till They Do,” came about like this:

1. I wanted to make a song with Puccini’s “O mio babbino caro”
2. That piece is written for a damsel in distress
3. I am not a damsel in distress and love female power anthems
4. Should there be mob wife vibes?? Yes. Crime of passion vibes??? Double yes.
5. @jasonthrem created this incredible track with my opera sample
6. @eitansnydermusic and I cooked up the fun lyrics in this song
7. After recording and the hundreds of steps it takes to make, record, and release a song, it now hits your ears!

Beyond proud of this one and hope you love it."

Find It: Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previous Noteworthy Releases: "Queen of Every Night", "Love You Back", "Business Casual", "Next Christmas", "Highlight the Real", "Free Woman"

Previously on Section 36: "Cassandra's 36 Favorite Things", "Cassandra Makes 36 Decisions"

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"Leo" - by Alije 

Release Date: August 1, 2024

What You Should Know: "the perfect reminder that dreams do come true, and that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be."

Find It: Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Alije Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"On the Rocks" - by Adia Clark Lay

Release Date: August 21, 2024

What You Should Know: "The EP is my first big step into the country world and I couldn’t be more excited! I’d admired the country genre from afar for a long time, and I felt it was my time to jump in head first. The EP is a collection of songs that I’ve written over the past year; from my first country song ever (Right About You) to one of my more recent country songs (On The Rocks). Each song has a very specific story and are very special to me. They are meant to help people going through tough times, whether that’s with their partner, family, friends, at school, work, etc."

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Previous Noteworthy Releases: "Wanna Go Back", "Not My Fault", "Brown Eyes"

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Adia Clark Lay Visits Section 36 Music!", "Adia Clark Lay Makes 36 Decisions!"

Alije Visits Section 36 Music!

Section 36 Music has another visitor! Alije is an incredible artist whose recent single "Ocean" was a fantastic offering. I was thrilled that she was willing to visit with us and discuss her music, future goals, and more. I’m sure you’ll enjoy everything she has to say.

So, let's see what happens when Alije visits Section 36 Music!

I simply loved your single, “Prove It”. What was it like putting that together? 

"Prove It" is one of my favorite records. The whole process was so exciting to me from the writing to creating my photo cover. "Prove It" to me is such a woman’s empowerment vibe, like "no I don’t need your money or fancy shit cause I got that on my own, so show me something real or keep it moving" lol. That’s the vibe I was on at the time. 

I’ also really enjoyed your recent single, “Ocean”. What can you tell me about it?

I’m really tapping into my sultry era right now as an artist. And "Ocean" to me is just the most sexy and seductive record I have done. I have an amazing and extremely talented producer (Mizzy) who listens and understands my energy when it comes to music. So we created a feel good vibe. I love to feel comfortable in my own skin so why not throw that energy on a record and inspire other woman to feel the same. 

I really enjoy the music videos you post. What your favorite part of the creation process?

I have too many favorites parts lol. It varies from getting my hair and makeup done to the style I want to express for my video to performing and even editing the music videos! (Which I also am a part of) I love everything about it especially watching my ideas come to life! 

Who or what would you consider your biggest musical influences?

I have a lot of musical influences. First is Mariah Carey. I've loved her for as long as I can remember and I love that she writes all of her music too. Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliot! I can go on for days lol but for now these 3 woman are my top tier!

What are your immediate career goals?

So I am working on an EP this year! Which I’m super excited and nervous about lol, but it means a lot to me to have a full representation of me as an artist and how much I have grown as an artist as well from the day I started! I can’t wait to announce a release date! And I may or may not have a 3 day show happening! But you’ll have to wait and find out!

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Oh, I can't wait to hear that EP!

As always, I want to thank Alije for visiting with us, and for sending along the pictures to accompany the interview.

I'm sure you’ll all want to follow along with her to see what she's up to. I would definitely follow her on Instagram, and/or Spotify. In fact, go do both right now!

Thanks again Alije, and good luck reaching your goals!