Avii

NZ's Avii has apparently made the jump to our shores to forge ahead in her music career, and this first local release from her is a solid showing that boasts a feature from bubbling-under Melbourne rap babe Beatrixx Kiddo.

It's a chill affair, with production that allows Avii's vocals to breathe and Kiddo to flex her impressively marketable flow, before eventually flipping itself into a unexpectedly high-energy outro, completing our trip down the rabbit hole. - Complex AU

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I’ve been wanting to share this with you for some time and I finally can.

South African born songbird Avii can only be described as eclectic as her style transcends genres. The first time I heard Avii’s ‘Strangers’ I instantly became a fan. The track channels a throwback melody with a modern sound and it’s clear that it’s not going to take long for Avii to quickly rise up the music ranks.

I got a chance to send her a few questions recently, check out her answers below. While you do, listen to ‘Strangers’ - Music Is My Life

Having already made a name for herself in New Zealand, newcomer Avii has jumped ship over to Australia to take her music to a new level. Today, she has shared the first taste of this with her outstanding first ever Australian release, Strangers. Teaming up with one of our favourite Aussie rappers, Beatrixx Kiddo, the two transcend genres and styles, bouncing off each other in perfect harmony.

Representing a new wave of artists coming through now, Avii’s music blends mainstream pop and RnB with alternative styles that make it fluid between the major leagues and the underground. The South African born singer’s voice effortlessly and soulfully falls over a bouncy hip-hop beat, grounded with twinkling keys and echoing vocal samples before the bass kicks in. Kiddo’s verse is sublime, and takes the track up more than a few notches. It’s an exciting track and one that should hold both artists in good stead for the year ahead. That’s right, these two are definitely ones to keep your eyes firmly locked on.

To get to know Avii a bit better, we asked her about which three albums have changed her life. You can check out her answers below, as well as the track itself. Keep up to date with her here. - Howl & Echoes