Tkay Maidza Drops Empowering New Single 'Pressed'

Tkay Maidza, a Zimbabwe-born, Australian pop and R&B artist, released her second single of 2024, 'Pressed,' on May 8. The track features an Afrobeat groove produced by Maths Time Joy, known for work with Nao and Mahalia. Lyrically, it asserts dominance in relationships, business, and fashion, with lines like 'I've been that bitch since flip phones and beads' and the chorus 'I just want my pay now.' The single follows her first release of the year, 'Must Be,' and her acclaimed album 'Sweet Justice,' which won the 2024 ARIA Award for Best R&B Soul Release. Maidza, now based in Los Angeles, has collaborated with Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Kaytranada, JPEGMAFIA, and Charli XCX, and has amassed over 300 million streams. She expressed excitement about exploring her South African roots and amapiano influences, stating, 'House music is a big part of my artistic DNA.' The track continues her upward trajectory following her collaboration on Adekunle Gold's 'Attack' and a Spotify Singles rework of 'Electric Feel.'