Lyia Meta notches the bar higher with her album, "NEXT." Meta's last release, Always You, in 2023, would lead to the most significant breakthrough of her career, the PLATINUM-selling, award-winning, deeply defining records of the year. Now, she embarks on her most visceral journey yet, imbuing each note with all the soul-stirring authenticity and sonic dynamism that defines a Meta performance or a Meta record.
With "NEXT," Lyia Meta proves herself a new musical force, singing influences from Cher to Bonnie Raitt to Sade to Linda Ronstadt but arriving with a sound all her own. Seven tracks long and 27 minutes and 23 seconds of raw heroin-in-the-boob-milk energy, "NEXT" follows Meta's evolution as an artist.
"NEXT" demands attention right from the first note. "Easier and Easier" and "I'll Look Behind" are standout tracks that highlight Meta's emotional range, lyrical artistry, and vocal prowess. It is again apparent why she continues to capture hearts in every corner of the world. Each song is highly developed in terms of storytelling, melody, and instrumentation and transports the listener into an immersive sonic landscape.
Lyia Meta crafts "NEXT" as a testament to her strength of will, artistry, and unyielding passion for music as an ever-redefinable art form. She is a groundbreaking artist who refuses to be limited to what the conventional music industry dictates. "NEXT" is an assertive statement of the future. Whether you're a longtime devotee or a first-timer, "NEXT" is an unmissable journey through soul, rock, blues, and more.