NEW SONG!
COLD COLD WORLD

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The soulful ballad is about the stigma of queerness–of homosexuality being perceived as an impurity–and ruptures in family relationships that ensue. I tell the story of homophobia rooting itself in Congolese culture as an infection, stating “Contamination’s gotten so tough. Distilled love cannot be the answer.” Vocals resembling Anita Baker, the single spotlights anti-religious themes from my upcoming album and showcases my bilingual lyricism. The track ends with an intimate French poem spoken over a bolero melody, describing grief and pericardial effusion (or flooding of the heart)--a unique way of depicting patrilineal heartbreak. The afro-futuristic spin on production adds to the elemental feeling of drowning a broken heart.To be released on La fem records. Musique pour la fin du temps.

ARTIST BIO

Francesca Eluhu--artist name FEM du lit (a play on words meaning "woman of the bed")--is a Seattle-based singer producer of French & Congolese descent. Their music seamlessly pulls inspiration from both their Afro-diasporic heritage and an eclectic range of influences from Mereba to Salami Rose Joe Louis to Moses Sumney. Known for being the front-person to Seattle's psychedelic neo-soul band, Day Soul Exquisite, Francesca ventures into an alternative indie sound for their solo project, FEM du lit. Music to be released on Eluhu's La fem records.

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