Kaleena Zanders
Kaleena Zanders and Party Pupils Channel Whitney Houston On New Single, “ME WITHOUT U”
Fresh off the announcement of her signing with Helix Records, the newest venture from Ultra Records’ founder, Patrick Moxey, Kaleena Zanders is channeling her inner Whitney Houston. Teaming up with Party Pupils, Zanders, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022 earlier this year, has unveiled “ME WITHOUT YOU.” The new track comes in hot with a pulsing funk beat, interpolated alongside Zanders’ commanding vocal energy. Radiant basslines, gentle percussion and bubbly disco stabs come together for added pizzaz. Later, anthemic lyrics push the track through to its drop: “I can finally see what’s right in front of me / I’m not me without you!” Zanders effortlessly belts. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Whitney w...
Kaleena Zanders’ Healing Single “We’ll Stand Together” Touches On the Strengths of Community
With the 24-hour news cycle and an endless stream of troubling content on social media, it’s easy to feel down about the state of the world. But with Pride Month in full swing, a much-needed influx of celebration, love and kindness is washing over. One such instance comes from Class of 2022 star Kaleena Zanders’ new single “We’ll Stand Together.” With a discography full of profound songs that examine peace and harmony for humanity, Zanders’ latest track touches on the strengths of community. “Wanted to release some love & light into the world because honestly I’m at a loss for solutions,” Zanders explained in an Instagram post. “Uplifting songs have always been the way for me to navigate this life and I hope you feel a sense of comfort listening to th...
EDM.com Reveals Class of 2022
EDM.com has revealed its official Class of 2022 list. The Class isn’t an index of promising SoundCloud beatmakers or a mundane “artists to watch” list. It’s a list of 10 musicians with transformative skill sets who are on the precipice of changing the fabric of electronic music as we know it. Through their workhorse-like mentalities and defiance of industry standards, these groundbreaking artists have already proven their volcanic potential in the electronic dance music scene—and now they’re ready to erupt. Over the course of 2022, we’ll be publishing a wide range of special content in partnership with the Class. This includes guest mixes, interviews, and Instagram takeovers with behind-the-scenes footage and sneak peeks at new music, among other exclusi...
Kaleena Zanders Celebrates PRIDE and Black Music Month with “RELOAD” Remix Pack
Rising singer-songwriter Kaleena Zanders released her track “RELOAD” last year, recounting her personal experiences with police brutality. The single and music video provided a powerful metaphorical message of hope and “reloading” on love (instead of bullets). In celebration of PRIDE and Black Music Month, the Los Angeles-based artist has dropped her RELOAD [Reloaded] remix EP, featuring fellow POC producers Lee Wilson, R3LL, 12th Planet, Vindata, and KOIL. As icing on the cake, all first-year artist streaming royalties will be donated equally between the National Bailout Fund and Diversify The Stage, LLC. This diverse remix package spotlights a range of different genres, each brilliantly capturing their own style. Kicking things off is Lee Wilson’s groovy disco house mix, follow...
LP Giobbi and Kaleena Zanders Put Pride and Soul at the Forefront With New Single “Carry Us”
House music producer LP Giobbi and singer-songwriter Kaleena Zanders have teamed up for a joyous single called “Carry Us.” After several months of adjustments to properly deliver their message, the track is finally out on Thrive Music. This track took several iterations to get to where it is today because we wanted to find the best way to support the powerful song Kaleena wrote,” Giobbi explained in a statement shared on Instagram. “Watching her create, produce and write was a magical experience for me because it felt like it came from a place beyond this world. It pushed me to step up and meet her to try as best as I could to create a track from which her message could soar!” Powerful piano chords, brisk shakers, and a pulsating bassline provide the perfe...
Women’s History Month: The Path Forward
As women claim space, power, and influence, there continues to be #MeToo reckonings in every business field, and none more so than the traditionally permissive music industry. It’s a world that values art and creation and catharsis, but along with it, the ’70s cliche of sex and drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. And with that came — and still comes — commensurate and all-too-true stories of abhorrent behavior both backstage and behind desks at record companies. There are triumphant tales: Tina Turner, ultimately, painfully escaped Ike Turner and his abuse to become one of the strongest, most successful and revered women not just in music, but in pop culture. And where one woman is brave enough to come forth and name her abuser, others are empowered to share their stories, as allegations against Mari...
FEMME HOUSE’S LP Giobbi Hosted a Livestream With a Powerhouse Lineup of Women
In honor of Women’s History Month, FEMME HOUSE proprietor LP Giobbi put together an incredible event on Insomniac TV in support of Alicia Keys’ She is the Music. As a non-profit organization, their goal is to increase the number of women working in music as songwriters, engineers, producers, artists and industry professionals. The virtual show provided incredible house music and entertainment for a Saturday night at home, all while raising money for a charitable cause. Featuring powerhouse artists Hana, Anabel Englund, Kaleena Zanders, and LP Giobbi herself, the event got the full production treatment with a massive stage and psychedelic visual elements. Kicking off the night was songstress, gamer, and producer Hana. With her flowy purple hair and ethereal v...
Kaleena Zanders Fights Injustice in Animated Music Video for “SET ME OFF”
Since first bursting onto the electronic music scene with her 2015 vocal feature on Loud Luxury‘s “All For You,” Kaleena Zanders has proven unstoppable. Now garnering more than 100 million streams, she continues to make huge strides forward with each release. Best known for her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence, Zanders has put out collaborations with major electronic artists such as AC Slater and Morgan Page on the likes of Dim Mak and Armada Music. Now releasing music as a solo artist, in 2020, Zanders performed on Oprah Winfrey‘s 2020 VISION TOUR and her song “Stronger Than I’ve Ever Been” debuted during a Super Bowl LII commercial for Toyota. Zanders recently shared the music video for her fiery and empowering ...
boiish Drop Tech House Remix of VenessaMichaels and Kaleena Zanders’ “Creme Brûlée”
Last month, VenessaMichaels and Kaleena Zanders made waves with their tasty summertime single “Creme Brûlée.” In an effort to keep the sun shining as we approach the end of the season, the duo released a remix EP featuring four spins of their signature dish. Included in the collection of tunes is a new tech house remix from Miami duo boiish. While the original was more suited for a sunny day by the pool, boiish crafted the soundtrack for what happens when the sun goes down. Reminiscent of packed dance-floors lit up by nothing but LED screens and lasers, the bouncing beat brings the sound of their hometown to life. VenessaMichaels and Kaleena Zanders gave a special shoutout to boiish after their remix was featured at the top of Spotify‘s Dance Rising playlist—the...
EDM.com Quarantine Diaries: Kaleena Zanders
“Quarantine Diaries” is an editorial series in which EDM.com invites members of the music community to contribute guest posts about how they’re coping with the pandemic. The goal of the series is to provide a platform for these individuals to share their own experiences and perspectives and ultimately inspire anyone experiencing pitfalls contrived by the impact of COVID-19. The thoughts and viewpoints expressed are those of the author, Kaleena Zanders. Oh boy, I feel like I’ve been around the sun and back during this quarantine, witnessing some of the most unique and transformative times. I am really not one to dwell on bad or negative issues, but I’ve felt extremely sensitive during quarantine, especially at the start of it all. I’ve been bewildered by ...
EDM.com Presents “Quarantini Chats” Episode #2: Kaleena Zanders and VenessaMichaels
Whether they’re bedazzling eggs with rhinestones, baking their own sourdough from scratch, or concocting absurd cocktails, those in the social media community at large have embraced their creativity during their time in quarantine. Harnessing that creativity and manifesting it into the dance music community, EDM.com’s Instagram Live interview series Quarantini Chats invites the biggest music producers and DJs in the game to join our platform and craft a custom cocktail as they sip and dive into a wide range of topics with our special guest hosts, The Hotel Lobby. Fresh off the release of their decadent single “Creme Brulee,” a sun-kissed, R&B-inspired breakbeat bop, Kaleena Zanders and VenessaMichaels are ready to pour up and show up. Ahead of the impe...
