Tianna Esperanza on ‘Deadbeat Daddy’: “For the moms, grandparents, older siblings and friends who became more for us. For the deadbeat dads missing out. For those who know the struggle and command strength!”

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Originating from Massachusetts, Tianna’s outsider status – queer and of mixed heritage – play a big part in her life and music, with themes of protest and deeper, lived lyricism running throughout her work. In this way, ‘Lone Child’ feels both classic and supremely of the moment – openly combatting sexual violence and colourism and emerging as an anthem of confidence, guidance and freedom, of finding your way through dark times.

Balancing an innate sultriness with punk spikiness, it’s clear that Tianna’s muses – the likes of Nina Simone and Public Enemy – have been closely studied. The grand-daughter of legendary punk drummer, Palmolive – pioneering founder of the all-female punk band the Slits and the Raincoats has laid a foundation and flair that will continue the growing attention around the fiery young talent.

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Fresh from supporting global superstar LP on the UK leg of their European tour, Tianna Esperanza serves up an instant upbeat classic layered with an array of effective percussive elements and heavy guitar riffs. Building anticipation throughout with her smooth lyricism and snappy drum kicks, Tianna entices the listener in before switching into a seedy punk-influenced production, assertively declaring “I wanna peg Eminem, I wanna be feminine”. Another lyrically honest and captivating single ‘Princess Slit and the Raincoat Prince’ demonstrates Tianna’s shining vocal versatility, whilst simultaneously paying homage to her grandmother Paloma, aka Palmolive, from legendary bands The Slits and The Raincoats.

Speaking on the release, Tianna Esperanza states: “I wanted to do a little bit of a tribute to my grandmother’s music and her legacy,” she explains, “but also something that felt like my own.”

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