Nina Ferraro, better known as BONZIE, released her brand new otherworldly single “Citrus” on Jan. 24 along with an animated visual simulator. This new single was written, engineered and produced by BONZIE, following her previous single featuring Teo The Artist, “Spiritual Violence.”
Through lyrics like, “You couldn’t save me if you tried/ I was made to be just like you,” BONZIE manages to turn her deepest thoughts into a beautiful story to relate to her listeners beyond a surface level.
First emerging in the music industry in 2013, BONZIE released her first album “Rift Into the Secret of Things” and has been admired ever since, even achieving the nickname “young Chan Marshall.”
Catching the attention of the elites in 2017, her lead single “alone” was named one of the “Best Songs of 2020” by The New York Times and was picked in Bob Boilen’s All Songs Considered on NPR. Ferraro started off the new year strong by dropping a live performance video of the beloved song which now sits at almost 60,000 views.
BONZIE effortlessly connects to her audience by breaking the barriers and redefining music in the modern day. Her words are like a siren, pulling listeners in with her captivating tale and rhythm.
Listening to “Citrus” is the closest anyone will get to floating on a cloud. The deep synth mixed with Ferraro’s vocals leaves listeners with a flood of emotions in an impressive three minutes.
“I mixed and mastered it to feel like an immersive deep dive into one’s memory. It should feel like a 3D world,” explained BONZIE.
Unlike any artist, BONZIE masterfully mixes the indie and alternative genres into one, allowing for an almost out-of-body experience. The dreamy melody and addictive lyrics create the urge to listen to the song on repeat for hours, as each replay provides a new interpretation.
Ferraro’s angelic yet chilling voice can lift enormous weight off anyone’s shoulders as she immerses listeners into her mind in so few words.
Continuing to prove vulnerability and transparency pays off. Ferraro’s “Citrus” deserves a spot in the playlist of anyone with a wild, fearless imagination.
