Miraa May Brings Passion and Pain on Latest EP (Review)

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Miraa May is an artist I have been following since her JME collab ‘Angels‘ back in 2019. Whether on bangers like ‘Carnival Love‘ or intimate moments like ‘Baby‘, she showed her versatility. But, what really impressed me was her debut album, ‘Tales of a Miracle‘. This LP brought together these two worlds and was a deep insight into the pain she had experienced throughout life. It remains a great record and left me eagerly anticipating what she did next.

Following her return this year, we now have ‘Kind Regards,‘, a short, but sweet EP that tells us how she has been getting on. Kicking things off is the lead single, ‘Girlfriend‘, a melancholic track about moving on, but not wishing ill of your ex. The piano-led beat allows those angelic vocals to do the talking, but I do love the use of the violin. May is very talented at using her vocals to express emotion, and she certainly does that here.

‘Shot Like This‘ leaves the impression that things are on the up, as the Tottenham native seems to have found what she needs. Stari is providing a more acoustic style beat, matching the laid-back delivery. But as she picks up the pace, so does the beat as the trap drums come in about halfway through. It’s a very good seductive jam, emphasised by the line, “You took a sample and you tell me its delectable.”.

The next track on the EP, ‘Supply‘ was my least favourite here. The booming, melodic trap beat didn’t do too much for me, and lyrically we’re treading on similar ground to the last song. However, on the vocal front, she kills it with those ‘ooo-ooo’s’.

SNAKECHILD (who produced the prior number) is responsible for the most attention-grabbing sound on ‘Wgo‘. The use of the synths here is great, making for a wavier beat, that also brings in spaced-out 808s that the singer harmonises with excellently. May is starting to get serious with this person and seems to have caught the lovebug. I enjoy how she blends her more emotional singing, with the more rap-like delivery to show confidence, as well as passion. While I feel another verse would have been the cherry on top, I do get a lot out of this tune.

Next up is ‘Bed‘, which this time utilises the Spanish guitar and takes us into ballad territory. This is the high point of the record for the Algerian-born artist as she praises her lover. While starting quite relaxed, we up the ante somewhat on the singing front and in the production. The booming drums come in as May goes into expletive detail on what they’re getting up to. This includes a squeaky bed sample, that doesn’t ruin the vibe unlike when Drake did it on ‘Currents‘. Flexing those vocals, it does the job on all fronts.

To conclude proceedings, ‘Ladies Man‘ turns the tables on things. Not only with the old-school guitar plucking but the theme of being let down by this man and society. She’s been disrespected by this person and has been labelled a w***e for wanting to enjoy herself. Unlike the man at the start who just didn’t fit her in his schedule, this guy is just a piece of s**t and ‘spreading disease’. She expresses her frustration and sadness by hitting that higher register. Further to this, I love the way the electric guitar comes in at the end. In a way, it feels like we’re back to square one. This makes for a ‘Groundhog Day‘ situation when you re-start this EP.

This new snippet into this singer’s life is an enjoyable record that showcases the highs and lows of relationships. She’s once again highlighting how women are treated differently to men while showcasing her frustration at being let down, only to be disappointed again. The vocals are still great and May’s ability to switch up the intensity showcases her talents. Production-wise, I would have liked a bit more variety, but everything barring the one track fills its role. Overall, this EP will deliver on that Miraa May itch.

Rating: 7.5/10

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