Adanna Duru – if i was a boy ;) [Single + Video]

Adanna Duru, known not only for her impressive music but also as a TikTok sensation with an impressive 2 million followers, doesn’t hold back in making her mark with her new track, “if i was a boy 😉.” This song offers a taste of her upcoming EP, “NAPPY HOUR II,” where she masterfully combines hip-hop-influenced R&B with the lively spirit of Afro-pop. With this offering Adanna opens the door to her artistic world, a place where the brilliance of her voice and individual style takes center stage.

Adanna Duru‘s voice is a sweet middle-soprano marvel that seamlessly embraces the song’s searing lyrics and themes. There’s an unmistakable mixture of depth and youthful vibrancy in her singing. She doesn’t hold back as she declares, “I’m so sick of being hurt/ How many busted n—as will it take to know my worth, “Her delivery is as real as it gets, touching on trust, the dance of gender roles, and empowerment. 

“This song is about letting out all those feelings of being mistreated or being taken for granted by men in my life. I wanted to make a song that was super fun and spoke to feelings that all women go through in relationships…”

-Adanna Duru

Duru doesn’t mince words; she addresses these themes head-on with her sharp wordplay and honest storytelling. In her own words, “I swear it’s not fair/these n—as don’t care/ I am not your hoe/ You bums just like your daddy, oh it goes to show,” she speaks her mind, masterfully capturing the frustration and resilience that run through her lyrics. The enthused and fluorescently lit beat, which was laid out by Khris Riddick Tynes and Rob Bisel, is equally impressive. Driven by bright keyboards and thumping drums, it infuses the track with an upbeat and infectious charm that keeps the vibe from getting too dark. 

Still, for me what sets “if i was a boy ;)” apart is Adana’s sweetly commanding voice and her unapologetic style. She’s what makes this such a nice little pop-soul number. She manages to keep the energy upbeat and carefree despite the potential heaviness of the track’s theme. In the video for the track, Adanna and her friends take center stage, basking in the sun, playing with black dolls, dancing through the neighborhood – and not wasting a second of their lives thinking about any f–kboys who like to play with women’s emotions. Indulge in this fresh slice of pop-soul from a singer who isn’t afraid to sprinkle a bit of playful irreverence into her music.

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