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METTE, you’re finally back with new music. How did it feel to finally release music again?

Releasing “Mama’s Eyes” has been a big relief for me! For the last couple of years, my new music has only been circulating exclusively within my inner circle … To have a song in the world feels like another debut! It’s a cathartic experience to be back again and have the response feel so earnest from my fans!

Your debut single, “Petrified”, was released in 2021. What has changed since that release?

Since the release of “Petrified”, I took time to incubate and refine my mission. At the intersection of dance/pop/R&B, I now have a collection of work to release that matches my ambitions.

Would you say that your vision of music changed in the past few years?

I’ve grown into my songwriting and realized which elements of my process serve me to create from my authentic self. The vision is an evolutionary take on my autobiography … in my music is my DNA.

You starred in the iconic “Lemon” music video for NERD and Rihanna. How do you look back on that experience?

“Lemon” is integral to my journey … the video thrust me into the zeitgeist, in a way. I’m proud of that performance, and I’m excited for fans to see me dance with the same vigor and passion again!

Besides making music, you’re also busy acting and will star in the upcoming Barbie movie. What was it like filming for such a blockbuster?

It was an unmatched masterclass! Seeing Greta Gerwig assemble such a rocket cast and deliver notes to amplify their performances was my favorite part. The costumes were outta this world! It was so fun to feel at ease in the ethos that was created on set: one of pure fun and joy! I met some incredible people along the way that have inspired my music since.

Are you working on a bigger body of work? Is there something you can already reveal about it?

I have a few iterations of a body of work that I’m constantly refining. There are a lot of possibilities on when to release and how … I want to answer my fans’ call for more music and move with the integrity of my vision. It’s a beautifully delicate balance soon to be realized!

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Pictures by Kobe Wagstaff