Japanese Electro-Pop/RnB Artist MIREI Links Up With Queens Rapper Dai Burger on "Let Me Be" Remix
Japanese electronic-pop and RnB songstress MIREI returns, this time enlisting Queens rapper and entrepreneur Dai Burger on the remix of "Let Me Be". Though both are busy promoting their forthcoming album releases, MIREI knew she wanted to include Dai Burger's authenticity, distinct flavor and perspective to the track which focuses on relationship equality and independence.
The original single "Let Me Be" is a dreamy, groove heavy, '90s-esque tune produced and co-written with Zak Leeker (a classically trained musician who's earned support from industry heavyweights like Diplo) and mixed by DJ Shiftee (a two-time DMC World Champion). "Let Me Be" turns intensely soulful as she muses on power imbalances between genders, while the single at its core is about being true to yourself and holding onto your independence.
When asked about "Let Me Be," MIREI said: "'Let Me Be' is about letting go of a relationship that's holding you back from following your own path. I often feel suffocated while I'm in a relationship, and I was wondering why... I realize it's because there isn't balance in it and I'm not given the space I need to be the best version of myself. Traditional relationships used to focus on a man's expectations of a woman and the way a woman would cater to him, build a family with him, but that's changed with our generation. A healthy relationship should be an equal partnership, where both people in it are able to pursue their goals and dreams while supporting each other."
MIREI's full-length debut international album “Take Me Away” is set for release on January 31, 2020 via Cool Japan Music / The Orchard. In the meantime, vibe out to the remix to “Let Me Be”, stream it on your preferred music service, and connect with MIREI on her website and social media.