“I’m gonna show you just what it’s like to have power…” shares Exzenya with an assertive declaration as she opens her latest intentional release, International Power. The opus expands with astral bell tones and a dark and moody hip-hop production before evolving with an almost cerebral, operatic delivery from Exzenya as she brings to life her sonic universe and dimensional sound.
International Power is commanding in its design and is essentially about earned authority, global perspective and self-defined leadership. This feels very reflective of the zeitgeist considering the current state of reality – this is what Exzenya does really well. Her messages are almost always rooted in intentionality tapping into current affairs and themes that resonate with the culture.
We learn that the song centres on the idea that true power isn’t loud or aggressive. Through her words and high octane delivery, Exzenya shows us how power is disciplined and built through experience.
It is rare to experience a rapper like Exzenya, but through her genre-bending sonic universe, she breaks out of the norm and reflects on legacy, entrepreneurship, crossing industries and refusing to be boxed in by age, gender or expectation.
Her bars reflect an individual who has navigated industries, cultures and identities. She is clearly someone who understands that influence is not granted, it is earned and this wisdom really shines through. As with her wider body of work, the writing avoids cliché bravado and instead leans into conviction.
Exzenya’s background in psychology, communications and conflict resolution informs her artistry and makes for a highly unique offering. The cerebral production mirrors the narrative arc – it is explosive, yet controlled.
As a grandmother, global entrepreneur, and an independent artist, Exzenya represents a refreshing disruption within the contemporary landscape. We love her fearless nature, and have added International Power to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream Exzenya‘s wider discography, including Drunk Texting, and Regulator of My Dopamine.