After a pretty hectic couple of years, including a multi-year run of well-received singles and live performances, the last few months were deservedly quiet and
Tia Carys approaches is accomplished with a vivid sense of personality.
She seems to pour every ounce of her being into each project, resulting in something precocious, addictive, and quietly groundbreaking.
Last year s English x Ghana single was a deft exploration of her dual heritage, while new EP Enroot paints a broader picture.
New single Trouble Train is out now, and it s a bubbly, lively return, adding a pop element to her hip-hop swagger.
Featuring Tia Carys fiery flow, there s a playful edge to her verbal onslaught, all delivered with a cheeky wink at the end.
Director Otis Dominique picks up on this for the video, a clip packed with neat nods to Tia s own life.