Justina Lee Brown is proud to announce the release of "Billik," an intensely emotional single that cuts through music to become a lamentation of justice. Sung in her native Yoruba, Brown's visceral, soulful vocals create an emotional tapestry, revealing the devastating realities young girls endure in Nigeria and rural African communities.
"Billik" is a wrenching tale of lost innocence. It chronicles the heart-wrenching story of a young girl on an errand to fetch water for her family, only to disappear into the darkness as another casualty of the pervasive insecurity that threatens the lives of vulnerable children. With haunting melodies and gripping lyricism, Brown masterfully conjures the pain, fear, and heartbreak many families confront daily in the face of such horrors.
Based on true-life tragedies, "Billiki" is a tribute to that myriad of young lives taken too soon by either violence or neglect. From the shocking police execution of young Tina to the brutalized rape and murder of UNIBEN's Uwa, "Billiki" acts as a sonic protest impact against the systemic failings endangering children.
"Billiki" is essential listening. Justina Lee Brown's trademark mix of deep, emotive storytelling and soul-stirring instrumentation coalesces into songs that demand attention, prompt conversation, and reform. With this release, Brown solidifies herself as an artist and an advocate, using her voice to broaden the experiences of the unheard.