Indie Insights by ImJustinTimeBoy

Some artists are born with a voice. Others are born with a vision. And A$iia? She’s got both — and she’s not afraid to use them. Driven. Compassionate. Big-hearted. That’s how A$iia sums up who she is, and those three words echo in every lyric, every look, and every moment she shares with the world. From childhood choir performances to confidently owning the stage with her smooth, confident vocals, A$iia has always known music was her calling — even when the world tried to place her in a box. “I started off as a female rapper,” she shares, “because people told me that’s what I should be as a young Black woman doing music. But it didn’t feel right. I had to find my sound. Singing is what makes me feel alive.” And you can feel that aliveness in every beat of her breakout single, "Toxic Love" — a sultry, slow-burning anthem for anyone who’s ever wanted to take back control in a relationship. Inspired by real experiences and written entirely by A$iia herself, the trac...

In a world overflowing with fast fame and formulaic music, Allenne Dy is a rare kind of artist — one who doesn’t just sing to be heard, but writes to be understood. The singer-songwriter from Quezon City, Philippines, is carving out a path that’s as genuine as her lyrics, blending soft rock with the unfiltered emotions of youth, heartbreak, and growth. A Calling, Not a Choice Music has always been more than a dream for Allenne — it’s a calling. “It wasn’t really triggered or inspired,” she explains. “Ever since I could remember, I had been connected to music.” Growing up with a love for writing — from poems to letters she never sent — it was only natural that her words would one day find their home in melodies. What began as childhood letters evolved into deeply personal lyrics, and what started as a quiet voice soon grew into a sound that resonates with hundreds. Finding Her Voice, One EP at a Time Allenne’s musical journey started under the influence of artists like Graci...