“Can You Take It” is out via Avant Garden

Rising new artist Aáyanna today follows up her well-received debut single “Risky” with another exciting offering in “Can You Take It.” Laying beautifully poised vocals over gorgeous guitar work, the track showcases Aayanna’s ability to drift seamlessly through genres. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Sade and The Marias, the Chicago-born, Atlanta-based artist looks set to continue building her sonic footprint in 2023. “Can You Take It” arrives with a music video; watch below.

Speaking on the track, she states: “My inspiration for Can You Take It came from the guitar itself. I loved how sensual and raw it sounded, so it urged me to write a song that felt seductive and like only the listener and I exist when it’s being played. The lyrics are bold and straightforward but metaphorically, I’m also asking if you can take me at my best and worst. Can you take how big and complex my personality is and what obligations come with me. At its core, Can You Take It is about wanting to feel desired even after showing someone those parts of yourself.”

Born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, Aáyanna learned very early on that writing was the easiest and most effective way of communicating. She started writing songs as early as seven years old and recorded her first one with her dad’s travel set up at 9. In her teens, one small festival in Atlanta led her to meet producer Juberlee, who has worked with Playboi Carti, Lecrae, Mulatto, Smino, and more. This is where she started experimenting outside of the traditional R&B sound and added elements that would set her apart. Now with “Can You Take It,” the artist takes yet another step in what promises to be an unmissable roll-out of a multi-faceted new artist. Look out for more very soon and stream Aáyanna’s new single HERE.

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