Lifesize Teddy - Lifesize Teddy (EP)
A self-assured and boldly audacious declaration of her talent and artistic expression, her debut EP sees the 23-year old rapper, singer/songwriter and poet announce herself as a complex and layered young woman with various multitudes and a penchant for clairvoyance.
Across its 5 cutting-edge and inventive tracks, Lifesize Teddy effortlessly switches between modes of rapping, singing and spoken word poetry over a sonic bedding that musically spans Hip-Hop, Alternative R&B, afro-pop, electronic and alte sounds. Underlying each track is an unmitigated and striking confidence in her delivery that is further aided by a singular and free-spirited perspective.
The project’s first single ‘Hypnotic’ is a decadent and fearlessly expressive club track about being the life of the party and reveling in the freedom that comes with feeling comfortable in one’s body and sexuality. Produced by Andre Vibez (Rema, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay), the track’s off-kilter production is a melting point of Afro-inspired Hip-Hop swaggering. Underpinned by dancehall-infused rhythms that are tightly peppered with arabic and middle eastern sensibilities.
Directed by Jyde Ajala (Asake, CKay, Don Toliver), the accompanying visual brings to life the song’s hedonistic and pleasure-seeking aura. The concept’s narrative centers around Teddy as she leads the crashing of a lackluster school party with her crew of outcasts. Upon her arrival, Teddy’s boisterous and rebellious attitude gives way to the party transforming into an energetic and bustling occasion. The video experiments with supernatural and spooky undertones that at once is an homage to her hometown of Port Harcourt, while also presenting Teddy as a confident, fashion-forward and futuristic artist.
Speaking on what Lifesize Teddy brings to the Mavin Records musical conglomerate, Founder and CEO Don Jazzy said: “It's beautiful to finally be able to share the talent of Lifesize Teddy with the world, it's been a long time of grooming and training to become the artist that she is today. I'm excited for the journey ahead of her.”