“She’s Back” and Stronger Than Ever: EZI Makes a Triumphant Return
Photographer Credit: Megan Malone
It is important to give marginalized voices a chance to speak. That's why it is my utmost pleasure to present you with LGBTQ+ artist and songwriter EZI who is already mesmerizing the masses with her moody and exceptional alt-pop style. Originally from Long Island, Esther Zyskind uses her music to express very important issues like mental health and identity. EZI started her career in the entertainment business as an actress on the short-lived Nickelodeon show "The Other Kingdom." After that, she signed with 5Towns Records and adopted the name EZI to separate her acting career from her music. She released her debut EP "AFRAID OF THE DARK" which garnered over 25 million streams with no external support. Later in 2022 her cover of "Take My Breath Away" was the number 1 song used on Instagram reels showing the incredible power of her music. Now she's ready to break all previously established records with her new cinematic and burning visualizer.
Titled "She’s Back," this track is the first single from her upcoming album "Into Your Power, Into The Light." The powerful track chronicles a reawakening filled with a burning desire for revenge. Drawing inspiration from both the sound and visuals of the iconic Kill Bill soundtrack, this song is sure to captivate listeners. The visualizer is something quite peculiar. EZI takes Tarantino's style and adds her touch, crafting something surreal and haunting. Noir would be a great word to describe the visuals on display. Talking a little more about the music itself, it is easy to notice the Kill Bill influence in the melody. The sense of pain and loss is palpable. EZI is not afraid to express herself through her music and the message is quite clear, she's here to stay.
"I loved how fearless Uma Thurman’s character was in the film. I ended up writing the song from the perspective of an alter ego I created based on her which also combined and reflected my own experiences at the time." EZI explains.
The song captures EZI's journey of self-discovery and resilience, and how she was able to find the courage to take control of her life again. The lyrics and the melody of the song evoke a sense of determination and strength, conveying the message that no matter what life throws her way, she will never give up and will always be able to find the strength to keep going.
"She’s Back was me imagining what it would feel like to regain strength and control over my art and career. It was in a lot of ways a manifestation of me coming back with a newfound confidence and resilience, something that I believe came into fruition in the process of finishing this album." – EZI
EZI is definitely emerging strong and resilient, like a mythical phoenix rising from its own ashes. With her new album on the horizon, she's ready to deliver what could be her most important work to date. Her fans are ready and excited to see what she will bring to the table. The album is sure to be a game-changer for her career so sit tight and let her take you on a journey you will never forget.