Back Seat by Y A N A, Gena
Rising alt-r&b singer Y A N A returns to Stereofox with a new single, called “Back Seat” – an upbeat take on toxicity & emotional exhaustion.
The hypnotic blend of sweet, airy vocals over a Kaytranada-like beat and playful basslines is produced by her frequent collaborator Gena (who’s also behind their joint album Under My Skin, released in 2023). The track pulls listeners into the emotional turbulence of a relationship where control is slipping away, leaving them stuck in the metaphorical back seat.
"I was really lost when we started working on the song and was skeptical that I would be able to concentrate enough to actually write something that resonated with me. I wrote it on the verge of a breakdown. I kinda had to start my life over and find out what I actually wanted to do with it. “Back Seat” is my intuition, the voices that live in the back of my head, that only I can hear. They made me ask myself questions I needed to be asked. You always know the answer, you just don’t like it sometimes and choose to ignore it." - Y A N A
Y A N A has collaborated with the legendary Japanese duo Snowk and earned support on Soho Radio London, Ones To Watch. Gena was part of Stereofox’s Bulgarian Beat Wave compilations, featured on CLASH Magazine, KCRW & more.
With “Back Seat”, Y A N A & Gena fuse infectious grooves with deeply personal storytelling, pushing the boundaries of modern r&b. A must-listen for fans of Kaytranada, KALLITECHNIS, and Syd.
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