Zariyah Natalya’s EP, "Endangered" will have you playing it on "Repeat"

Zariyah Natalya released a five-song EP titled, "Endangered." It consists of an R&B that is poetic, angelic, and soulful. Moreover, it keeps a different alternative approach to her dynamic yet does not limit one's genre base.

While the track Repeat has strong influences of 90s RnB. It creates a cinematic atmosphere with heavy instruments. To add on, creating a dark serene mood, while remaining sensual in tune. The lyrics are also on the deeper side of things, open to the listener's take on the meaning to sonically connect to her artistry in their way.

"We been here before / Going through the same old, same old / Though I had shut the door / But nothing ever change though, change though / You don't hear the cries oh oh oh / Of these restless nights no..."

The lyrics about the track, "Repeat" can be interpreted in a variety of ways. In life, we face challenges that make us feel miserable and tired of suffering. For instance, failed relationships, poverty, death e.t.c. From my point of view, I believe the track, "Repeat" reflects that. After all, it is relatable to everyone since the lyrics are also on the deeper side of things, open to the listener's take on the meaning.

Zariyah moves effortlessly in time with the music. Many variances in some of her vocal abilities shine through. Seamlessly adding layering in new elements as well.

"Endangered" EP Cover

Endangered truly adds many additions to versatility. Zariyah allows her artistry to reach new levels with this project. For instance, her track “That’s Life.” It is an upbeat fun RnB/Pop track still filled with meaningful lyrics but in a fierce take.

Zariyah’s track “Half & Half” fits more of a Caribbean appeal since the artist has a family from Trinidad. The song allows her to pay homage to her family while giving us something to dance to with an RnB/Reggaeton feel. The entirety of her project gives us something new and exciting to look forward to and not knowing what to expect next!

In a nutshell, I love listening to the EP especially the track "Repeat." I played it more than once as I imagined various interpretations. I also loved the alternate smooth chill. It was perfectly suited for the message she is sending to her listeners. Therefore, I rate the EP, 10/10.

Link to the EP: https://open.spotify.com/album/3N95knYqwiaxu9F367cdKV?si=weCB5Z7sSl2hTYlHSzeI4A

More details about Zariyah Natalya:

Zariyah Natalya originates from the city of Hampton, Virginia. She began her musical journey with a soulful yet alternative form of R&B. The necessity for experimenting with versatility in the genre of R&B is vital to her artistry. Za’Riyah released her first debut in 2017 as a teenager with her single “Too Much Has Changed” produced by Nelson Leiro. The entire creative collection of her musical career is a song written solely by Za’Riyah alone.

She travels to a Manhattan, New York studio to get her songs professionally Engineered. This studio has several platinum and grammy-winning artists whose musical projects derived from there. Following her first single, the release of her first ever EP “Transparency” came in 2020. The project embodies her true R&B core to allow listeners to dive deep into the influences of the 90s like Sade, Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, and Musiq Soulchild, among others. Producers J-Luxx, Timothy Infinite, Nelson Leiro, and Tony Sway contributed to the vision of creating a movie-like experience for her project.

Za’Riyah aims to have a creative and passionate outlook that invites the reality of her experiences and observations of others' stories. Za’Riyah’s latest project “Endangered” features production by 8rokeboy, Nelson Leiro, and Masked Man.