Letter from the Editor
AS WE EMBRACE the beginning of March, we are filled with a sense of reverence and celebration. This month marks Women’s History Month, a time when we reflect on the invaluable contributions, remarkable achievements, and enduring legacies of women throughout history. In the pages of this issue, we explore the narratives of extraordinary women who have shaped our world in profound ways. From trailblazers in reality television, fashion, and music to unsung heroes whose resilience and determination have paved the way for future generations. Each story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of women everywhere. This year, as we commemorate Women’s History Month, it is essential to not only honor the accomplishments of the past but also to acknowledge the ongoing struggles and triumphs of women today. We stand in solidarity with those who continue to fight for gender equality, amplifying their voices and advocating for a more inclusive and equitable society. In the spirit of empowerment and inspiration, we
invite you to immerse yourself in the stories shared within these pages. May they serve as a reminder of the extraordinary power of women to effect change, challenge norms, and shape the course of “her”story. If you liked the articles, be sure to message us on social media to tell us which article was your favorite.
XOXO,
Amani Sams Editor-in-Chief
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ISSUE 11: New Years Edition HAPPY NEW YEAR, Aman readers! It’s 2024 and time for brand new goals to be made and reached. Are you having concerns? Are you feeling the pressure to have certain goals made and then having to attain them? I asked some of our Aman readers how they felt about the New Year, and it was interesting to see how the majority of people felt the same but feel like they are the only ones that feel that way. I can always promise you are never alone! It was clear that the general “mood” surrounding the new year was the feeling of pressure of creating new resolutions and not being able to fulfill those goals, or people also felt the pressure of having had a great 2023, and feeling like they hadn’t done what most people had done such as buying houses, traveling, saving money. Those that do make New Year goals may feel the need to do so not just from pressure but also from wanting to ‘better’ their lives such as saving money for something in particular (or maybe just saving in general), trying to get up early each morning to be productive or staying active. Those who don’t make resolutions may not necessarily set goals for the year when it starts, but they may set goals throughout the year regardless of it being January, or they may just be happy with how things are. No matter how you start your 2024, there should never be any shame surrounding that, and always remember that comparison is the thief of joy! So what have been some of YOUR goals? “I didn’t really have any major new goals for this year, but I did want to start reading more as I feel like I haven’t got into reading as much as I would like to over the last few years, especially after moving into a new house I felt like in my spare time I was just watching TV shows and didn’t feel very
productive. I am looking forward to getting stuck in and seeing what books I like.” – Luna Skye Says… “This is a brilliant idea and a great example of how goals don’t have to be a massive thing to attain and can be simple, everyday things. Happy reading Luna!” “I am hoping to save money this year, not for anything in particular but I feel like I want to get on top of my finances this year, so I don’t worry so much. It has been a goal I have wanted to reach for some time now but have never fully committed, it’s a scary goal but one that I want to fulfill.” – Emmy Skye Says… ”You can definitely achieve this! Some goals may fall into other years but remember there is no deadline for achieving what you want. It is important not to stress about it and take each day as it comes. Some ideas to help…I have seen online you can find ‘savings folders’ or packages where you can tick off how much money you put away even if it’s as little as £1! It doesn’t have to be a chore or take over your life!” “I hate celebrating New Years as I always feel deflated and like I haven’t done enough. No goals for me but I do hope that in the future I don’t have so much anxiety surrounding going into a new year and leaving an old one.” – Erin Skye Says… “It’s ok not to have a goal or even feel like celebrating. It’s overrated anyway! Take it just as a new day and don’t look at it as the bigger picture if it intimidates you. Even just making it through the year is an achievement in itself, and I am very certain you have achieved more than you think is true!!! Happy New Year Erin. May this year be the year you find light in the dark.” MARCH 2024
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ISSUE 12: PRESSURE OF MARRIAGE & OTHER FUTURE PLANS
OVER THE YEARS it has become more and more ‘normal’ for the generation of today not to rush into getting married and having children. It seems like there is a more ‘relaxed’ approach to planning for the future, or taking the opportunity to focus on careers or going traveling, whilst having the time and youth to do so. That being said, researching if there are people that despite the modern world we live in, still feel the
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pressures of getting married or creating an ‘idyllic life’ was interesting to find out. It seemed that a lot of people did still want to get married, in particular women were in the higher percentage of voting, but there were still both genders both in relationships, and single, who still wanted that for their future. Slightly less of that percentage had always dreamed
of it, going on to speak of how from being a little girl they had always had a certain image or age they expected to be married by, or have children by. A lot of these sort of visions of meeting someone comes from expectations from family, or what you see as the right thing to do, even from what is perceived by TV and film, media etc. I asked people via Instagram (@skyemiller_) why had they always dreamed of it and here were some answers I got:
tional ceremony of uniting of love, but would make it their own regardless of what is often expected from a wedding. An example of this, is [if] and when I got married, I would love to have a black wedding dress, it’s more telling of my personality and who I am as person—and this is the sort of uniqueness I love about people steering away from those more traditional aspects of a wedding.
“means you’ve found your best friend in life”
Amongst the who, what and why of getting married, a lot of people spoke of the pressures of getting married. Here are a few examples:
“really drummed into me that it’s inevitable, I’m a hopeless romantic - always have been! Also, big deal to family etc since birth”
“pressured to have children, the clock was ticking!”
“Family is the only thing I want when it comes to the end of my life and a wife is a start to that”
“Parents mostly (mum) suppose society as well! Always drummed into you that that is the idyllic life when to some people it isn’t. That can make you feel bad if you don’t have that”
“Just like the idea of it. Not marriage, the wedding” I find it interesting that so many people do have that longing for a marriage, or even more so, a wedding, especially with coverage of meeting your perfect partner on dating shows such as Married at First Sight and Love is Blind. These shows take the concept of people not being lucky in love and having experts, or other not-so-normal situations have them work out with someone completely unknown to them. Most people actually told me that they wouldn’t try these types of experiments which tells me that like most people, they want to find their ‘one true love’ more organically and probably without the pressure.
“Very standard in Norfolk [England] to do kids and weddings, especially from a young age. Would be unheard of if I didn’t” If I can give you anything it is despite all of the pressures, the expectations and longing for something that hasn’t quite happened yet, remember that you are always in the right place at the right time—if it isn’t happening it isn’t your time...YET. Also to add, women [and men] were not just put on this earth to get married and have children, so don’t let the pressures of other people’s paths weigh on your shoulders, these things are not half as important as other people may make them, if they are not for you!
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From The Real Housewives of Atlanta to Bold & Bougie:
PRINCESS BANTON-LOFTERS Interviewed by: Amani Sams
IN THE REALM OF REALITY TELEVISION, where drama reigns supreme and captivating storytelling is key, one producer stands out as a true trailblazer: Princess Banton-Lofters. With her innovative vision and unparalleled creativity, Princess has become synonymous with some of Atlanta’s most compelling and groundbreaking reality shows, earning her the title of the city’s hottest reality TV producer. She is the founder and executive producer of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Ink, Paper, Scissors, The New Atlanta, and Bold & Bougie. One of Princess’s most notable contributions to reality television is her groundbreaking approach to representation and diversity. With a keen eye for talent and a commitment to authenticity, she has brought untold stories and marginalized voices to the forefront, challenging stereotypes and breaking down barriers in the process. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let us recognize and applaud trailblazers like Princess Banton-Lofters, who are redefining the landscape of reality television and shaping the narratives of our
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time. Her commitment to authenticity, representation, and storytelling excellence serves as a beacon of inspiration for women everywhere, proving that with talent, determination, and creativity, anything is possible in the world of entertainment. In the dynamic world of reality television, Princess Banton-Lofters shines brightly as a visionary producer, storyteller, and advocate. Her legacy is a testament to the power of women to make their mark on the world of entertainment and beyond.
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It’s women’s history month and I’m sure you inspire a lot of ladies. What advice do you have for young girls that aspire to become a producer or work in the TV industry? I would say the best advice that I never got was to figure out exactly what part of production you want to be in. I think that what happens is you get into the industry and you think, oh, okay, I’m just going to do what everybody else does and just wing it and get in over here and do this and do that. But you become a [jack of all trades but a master of none]. And so if you figure out early what part of production you want to be in, and then be the best at that. So if you’re a P.A. be the best P.A. ever. If you are a production manager, be the best production manager and climb your way up. Don’t try to get in and do it all at once. Make sure that you know what you’re going to be doing and hone in on that craft and perfect it. And then make sure that your value in that role is recognized so that you can climb without not knowing what the hell you’re doing. What inspired you to move from behind-thecamera of the Real Housewives of Atlanta to in-front of the camera on WEtv’s Bold & Bougie? I think that God will put you where you need to be at the right time because it’s not something that I ever necessarily thought about, but the question was just posed to me at the right time, right opportunity, and I just went for it. So I wasn’t inspired to, or there was no real thought behind it. It was just a question posed at the right time. And I think that I did put thought into whether I wanted to do it or not. But again, overthinking everything will just be the thief of your success. What can viewers expect to see for the rest of the season of Bold & Bougie? I think that the women have all been able to show
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their authentic lives and been able to share something about them that will inspire someone else. So for me, I can’t say for everybody else, but for me, my life takes a little turn. And I think that it’s important for me to share that. So in the beginning of the show, I reveal something that’s really, really personal and really, it was rough. It was really rough for the viewers to see that, for people who
know me, to see it and be exposed to that. And at first I wasn’t sure I wanted to share it, but once I did, I felt like it was therapy and I’m going to be able to relate.
times. So yeah, no, I’m an open book.
And I have related to people, people have been messaging me like, ‘oh girl, I went through that. My mom went through that, my sister went through that’, and they’re kind of ashamed to talk about it. So I’m really proud of that. And then for me, it’s just showing women that you can pivot no matter what’s going on in your life, no matter where you are in your career, you can pivot. I love that. I don’t care. Versatile, period. You can do it all. We can be producers, we can be in front of the camera. For me, I’m starting a whole entire fashion brand and that’s my passion. So why not? I could do all of it and pivot and still not lose track of who I am and what brought me here. Television brought me here, let’s just be honest. But I think following my passion and knowing that I can do all of it was really important to me. So that’s what you’re going to see from me is seeing like, oh, shit, because that story hasn’t even started to come out yet at all. I think you see it, it starts, not this episode, but the one coming up.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Oh Lord, that’s a long one. I guess In 2006, 2007, I was moving to Atlanta. I was getting married and moving here, and my husband at the time we were dating, he would say, now is your chance to do what you want to do, not what you have to do. And for me, I always knew that I wanted to be in entertainment somehow, and I always knew it was behind the camera. That was never a question. It was never in front of the camera. But I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do.
I’m sure opening up your life to the public by being in front of the camera has been an adjustment, was there anything that was off limits to the camera? No, because the only thing that would’ve been was the first thing I revealed. And that was just because I was sensitive about something that was really personal. And I was like, do people really need to know this? Where is the lesson? So, because I think I showed that it kind of opened me up for everything else. So there’s really nothing. Well, my kids didn’t want to be on the show, but they’re grown. They were like, ‘yeah, no, I’m not doing this’. No, mom. So that was the only off limits, I guess was my kids, but that was on them. I want them on the show. No off limits. I’m a little too honest some-
Explain to us how you founded The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
I was like, do I want to be a journalist? What do I want to do? And a girlfriend of mine is a photographer, so I would go with her, but she’s from Toronto, so every time she came to Atlanta, she would stay with me. So she was always on these music video sets. This was back in the day, before music videos went away. But she worked for MTV. So if Snoop, I remember being at a Snoop video set and she would be the photographer for all these music videos. And I went with her a few times and I was like, wow, these girls are rallying for position. I was just watching this show play out, and I came up with this idea, yeah, this should be a TV show. Now, mind you, I did not go to school for television at all. I come from the beauty world again, you can pivot and do whatever you want to do. Yes, there’s no blueprint. If you believe it, you can achieve it. So I said, this should be a TV show. And I literally kind of pursued what it took to make that happen. And that’s exactly what I did, just kind of kept at figuring that out. I wrote this, which turned out to be a treatment. I met the former vice president of BET. Literally elevator pitched him. He said,’ I have this great idea’. And we met and it was called, the show was called “Dime Piece”. This is not Atlanta. I’m giving MARCH 2024
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you the backstory. Okay. We met and he loved it. And that meeting led me to LA to meet with the person who created the Real Housewives of Orange County in my journey to pitch this other show called Dimepiece, which I had created a reel for. I kind of was doing my research on this producer because I’m meeting with him in LA. I need to know who this guy is and what my opportunities could be. So I just took full advantage of it. When I met with him, I knew he did Orange County, and I knew there was no black version of that show. And I literally, during my time with him, which ended up being about two weeks, we talked and I flew back out, I met him again. I just cold pitched him and said, ‘Hey, I live in Atlanta and you did a show called Orange County, and I think that that would be great in Atlanta’. And that’s exactly, I’m not kidding, that’s exactly how it started. He said, okay, put it together. He said, put it together. And I was like, I’m going to do that. I didn’t know it was going to be that easy, right? It was like, oh, okay, I can do that. And I’m sure it was really just him appeasing me like, okay, little black girl, go ahead and do that. It happens all the time. Listen, in the seat that I sit now, I do it all the time. I’ll hear an idea and I say, go put it together. Bring it back to me. I don’t have time for you to tell me all this grand idea you have. Just go put it together, show it to me. I asked for three weeks. He said, sure, take as long as you need. And literally that week I flew home, talked to a makeup artist and said, I’m trying to put together this show and I need some references. And Nene was my second interview and kind of the rest is history. She interviewed the girls. I interviewed about 30 women in Atlanta in total. But I did interview her and I said, who are your friends? And this was, again, without a production team, it was just me. They weren’t involved in me putting it together. They were saying, put it together and come back. And I literally did it that way. I did everything myself from hiring a cameraman
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to a producer, everything. And I just kind of went with it. I love that. And that’s the story. And then it got picked up within three months. They were here shooting 90 days top to bottom. They were here shooting the first season. So it was very, very quick. And I worked on it. I think most of the OGs know I worked on it. And I had produced all the stories. And especially back then, they didn’t have these big teams they have now. Right. So it was me, I was the story producer, talent producer, producers, everything. And then I worked with the showrunner directly. So every day we came up with what the story’s going to be, what the girls are doing. And that was season one. I love that. And that was the meat of it all The Real Housewives of Atlanta has changed reality television for the better but racism and sexism still permeates the entertainment industry. Do you feel you get the full credit of founding the franchise since Andy Cohen is the face of the network? I never asked for that. So why would I be upset about that? I understand everybody’s grievances, right? I’m there with them holding the sign. ‘Like give a bitch a check’. I get it. I understand it. But I always think that at the time, I knew that I didn’t want to be involved in the, so I stopped doing press in 2012. I’ve been here. You know what I mean? I could call anybody and say, Hey, I want to do some interviews. Hey, I can hire teams. I can do all the things. I’m still here. And nobody’s ever said, oh no, she can’t do that. Because everybody, if you know, then you really know I am really me. So it’s not hard to find out, just make a couple calls, do a couple. So it’s not that I didn’t, I chose that. And I think that for Andy, he chose to be the face, and rightfully so, because he’s the person who started the entire franchise.So Andy was a senior vice president of programming for Bravo. So he was the person who said yes to me. Without Andy, there would be no me. That’s amazing. So he absolutely earned the right to create his own path and to say, you
The RHOA is your baby! How did it feel to hear about the need to reboot and recast? I think everything needs refreshing when it’s time. I don’t necessarily feel like it needed to be fully rebooted. And as people will see, that’s probably not going to be the case anyhow. Atlanta is a cult following. So it’s not necessarily like the others that you can say, oh, okay, well, we’re just going to totally wipe everybody out. New York was a different story because it had really run its course. Those women weren’t feeding the needs of the viewers anymore. Whereas in Atlanta, it’s a cult following. It has people that I’m talking about, the women, the cast, that still bring value to the show, and they bring an authentic OG feeling that the viewers want. We have different demographics in New York and Atlanta, let’s just face it. So I think if you totally abandon us and say, well, forget the old girls. We’re just going to bring these new girls in. It may not work as well as New York. No, I think New York worked for the revamp. I don’t think Atlanta is that, but I’m always here for the success of the show period. So whatever it took and whatever it takes, I think it’s going to be, I said this last year, it’s probably going to really be the best season ever outside of season one and two. Can you give us an exclusive of who the new cast members will be for the next season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta?
know what? I see a little void where I can interview the wives and have my own show. That’s brilliant. I’m totally fine with it. Yes. That’s his calling. That’s his walk in life. Who am I to be like, you shouldn’t have done that. Which I didn’t ask for it, right? Had I asked for it. Maybe I would’ve got it.
Let’s just put it this way. You’re going to see some familiar faces. Yeah. You’re going to see some. And that is [a] fact. Because here’s the thing, there’s a lot of stuff floating around about people saying that certain people aren’t coming back. They’ll hear, they’re coming back, and then they’ll say, no, no, no, they’re not. It’s a rumor. You’re going to definitely see some familiar faces. Tell us more about your company Loft 22 Entertainment! What do you guys have in the works at the moment? MARCH 2024
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Well, I am 22 Entertainment. I got good people around me to say, you’re not just Producer Princess, you’re a lot of things. So under that umbrella, and for years staying in television, which was great for me for many, many years, I kind of run all of the things I do from development to casting to production under that umbrella. But now I am a little more producer princess, and I think that I like being there. And that is sort of like I said, the pivot and the evolution of me, which was really needed. I took three years to figure that out.
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Although it’s been on hiatus, Is it possible for us to get another season of The New Atlanta? No, probably not. I would say, I don’t know. I had a show called Ink, Paper, Scissors as well. It was about the hair industry. It was a very needed show. It was really about their life. And we had great phenomenal stories in it as well. You got family drama and all kinds of stuff. And then when the network decided to go fully scripted, that show went away
with all the shows with Kelly Rowland’s show, with Keisha Cole’s show. All the shows went away and they went fully scripted. And I always said, that might be something we would bring back. And VH1 has always said, that was our show to begin with. So you never know. I just feel like there’s always room for great shows to come back. You just had a fashion partnership with Dillards! Tell us about your clothing line and what inspired this recent collection. Gladly. So that fell into my lap. Yeah. Like I said, I took three years to kind of say, well, what do you want to do now? And I knew that I needed a break, so to speak, from television. And not in a bad way. I just feel like as women, we are allowed to change our mind every once in a while. And we’re allowed to say, this no longer serves my soul and feeds my soul, and what do I want to do that feeds my soul and will wake me up every morning energized. And I always feel like that about fashion. During the hardest time in my life, which was when I was sick, I woke up almost every day and I put something on and I put lipstick on, and I left the house, and I went to the coffee shop, or I did something and I was literally sick. But it was the one thing that kind of kept me going. And just before I left to go to Kenya, I said, well, I’m going to figure out what I’m going to do next and how I’m going to do this. But I’m going to get into this fashion game somehow. Listen, I started my whole career by selling a show to Bravo, right? I got to think of everything I do on that level, go big or go home. That’s how I think. So I was on my way to Kenya. I said, God, during my two weeks there, let me figure out when I come back, how to really enter this game in a big way. And I got a phone call that Dillards wanted to meet with me. I didn’t know what it was about. I think the person who even brought me there didn’t know what it was about. We were like, so what are we going there for? We were like, I don’t know. But they said come. They’d ask a question, we’d be like,
yes, we can do that. I thought I was going there to be an influencer, just to wear their stuff, get a little check. That’s what I thought. I was like, that’d be cool. So we get there and she starts talking about, they’d gone through my Instagram, so did you style this? Who styles you? And I said, me. So they were, oh, you style this, you style this? I said, yeah. So they were like, wow. I said, they said, well, do you style people for shows or fashion shows? I said, I’ve never done that, but that’d be cool. She says, oh, well just do a show here. I said, well, I could do that. Now, mind you, I have never styled, nobody but myself and my friends and never a fashion show at Dillards. What? But honey, I said, yes, I can do that. And I produced the first show last year, and then as the cameras were rolling this year, which I was going to do it with or without the camera, because I didn’t even know about this show(Bold & Bougie),It was just divine timing. God wanted it to be on a bigger platform, and so he put it on a bigger platform, and there it is. So it is a great, great partnership. And so my collection out of being on the show, the owner called me and said, well, we think you can do your own collection for Dillards. Just design something. It’s that easy, right? Just design something. You got two weeks. Is that good enough to make a whole couture collection? I did a jumper and I did a sweeper jacket that is disgusting! I walked out at the end of my show in my pieces, and then Tacara, who is America’s Next Top model walked out. She walked out in my coat and honey, they were like, yes. No one knew what I was wearing. They just kept saying, that outfit is so dope. I love Balenciaga. This was very Balenciaga inspired and very Paris, and everybody loved it. So hopefully we’ll have a full collection. We will. But I’m still working through that. I want to make sure that it’s an affordable collection. Have a versatile price point. And that’s important.
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IS THE “BOSS BABE” MOVEMENT OVER? OVER THE YEARS the title of ‘boss babe’ has been used for when women are seen to be doing something that men are stereotypically known for doing such as becoming CEO of a company, traveling the world and making heaps of money. But does the term ‘boss babe’ always have positive connotations? It seems as though women are taking charge and explaining the more negative use of the word. The argument concerning whether or not the use of the word is used in a positive light is why aren’t we calling men ‘’boy boss’’ or why can’t we as women just be a boss or CEO without it being gendered or almost like a surprise that it has happened. The phrase can be looked at as motivational to young girls, or those wanting to work for themselves and enter a world where it is often made up of men running these businesses, and the world so to speak. It has definitely become a commonly used online term where influencers and other jobs that may seem like they are ‘living the life’, use it to encourage followers or to show how attainable their own lifestyle is. But is this realistic? And is there discrimination amongst who uses the word and the target audience? Often (not always), but there seems to be a cookie cutter image of those women that say ‘’boss babe’’ or ‘’girl boss’’ and it almost seems as though it’s an exclusive club where you have to look or be a certain way to enter. A lot of the inclusivity (or lack of) from the women that often don’t make that cut are plus-size
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women, women of color, women from certain religions or those that stereotypically do not fit that English rose or typical beauty standards. This discrimination within the use of the word is often regarding marketing campaigns, working with brands or even getting those day to day jobs. The ‘’boss babe’’ movement is seen to be something that highlights and encourages girl power, but only if you fit the criteria. Once seeming like a movement that any woman can strive for and be a part of, as social media in particular plays a massive part, the less and less it has become something that IS actually something ANY woman can strive for. There is also a lack of empowerment when phrases such as ‘positive vibes only’ are often linked to those other terms that can make it an unsafe place for those that do feel as though they are not represented, suffer with their mental health or even just feel stuck in life. It is basically insinuating that there is no room for negative thoughts or ‘off’ days, often told that we need to ‘fix our crowns’ instead of embracing the fact that we are human, we are normal and we aren’t that picture perfect Instagram version of ourselves 24/7. Although the argument of whether or not ‘’boss babe’’ does in fact actually carry the weight of these slightly cynical, yet realistic backstory, it can still be used with a light sentiment and despite not using it on the men, we can use it to uplift ALL women regardless of their size, color, job or anything else that doesn’t necessarily define them, but makes them who they are.
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Liv Hanna is back
on the music scene with a new single
NEW YORK NATIVE Liv Hanna is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter and recording artist. Last year, Liv Hanna made her triumphant return with the singles, “Back To Hell” and “lonely,” which were met with critical acclaim. Liv Hanna is back again and is kicking off the spring with “crazy.” Fans will rejoice as the song has that distinctive, classic Liv Hanna sound. “Crazy” is an Alt-Pop, Dark Pop song, but has flairs of different subgenres of Pop. Liv Hanna’s profound, resonating songwriting and emotive, canorous singing shine in “crazy.” “Crazy” is about how love can make people crazy. The record is about being in a toxic relationship and the intricacies of wanting to stay, but knowing when to leave. “You know that the relationship isn’t healthy, but also don’t want to quite let go of that chaos and the life that you live when you are with that person,” Liv Hanna states. The track takes a deep dive into the psyche of one faced with this dilemma. Liv Hanna explains, “It’s always hard to walk away from a relationship even after recognizing it no longer serves you, and this proves true for many reasons.” Liv Hanna
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continues: “One reason being change and knowing that when you leave said relationship, you’ll no longer have the excuse of being encompassed by chaos or falling into whatever negative habits that you two practiced together. If it’s love, even if it’s doused in toxicity, you don’t want to say goodbye to the person - even though they might be dragging you down along with them.” “Crazy” is an astute love song that paints an empowering, chaotic, and comprehensive picture of relationships. Liv Hanna asserts: “It’s this crazy cycle that will continue until one person breaks the pattern and comes out of it on their own. Until then, let’s love like ‘crazy.’” The 20-year-old songstress is wise beyond her years, which is evident through her songwriting within “crazy.” The masterful production by budding producer Sam Merkan enhances the record and elevates Liv Hanna’s sound. The piano-laced instrumental and Liv Hanna’s insane vocal range make “crazy” a must-listen. “Crazy” is only the first in the series of singles that Liv Hanna has scheduled for release this year. Listeners would have to be crazy not to love “crazy.”
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