Release Date: 21st September – Pre-Save Here
Rising independent artist Only1Zaina is set to drop her most personal single yet, ‘Mechanical Souls‘, on September 21, 2025. This genre-blending pop and electronic track is a diary entry and a milestone in her artistic journey. Born from a moment of emotion while driving, Mechanical Souls captures the frustration of emotional numbness and the barriers technology builds between human connections.
The song’s origins are as authentic as its message. Only1Zaina recalls the melody slipping out during a reflective car ride, with the haunting refrain “I’ve had enough… I’ve had enough…” sparking a flurry of voice memos. From there, she crafted the entire track, lyrics, melody, and all, in her car. The chorus introduces her debut on guitar, a skill she’s still honing, guided by Pablo Aragona’s expertise. This fearless embrace of imperfection marks a turning point in her musical evolution.
Only1Zaina took creative control to new heights with Mechanical Souls, diving headfirst into mixing the track herself. What began as a simple tweak to vocal levels spiraled into an obsessive, self-taught journey through EQing, panning, and leveling. The result is a final mix she’s genuinely proud of, with the musical backbone entirely her own, a first in her career. The vocals received a touch of polish from collaborators, but the instrumental is a testament to her grit and vision.
The music video is equally personal. Only1Zaina produced, directed, and edited it herself, alongside shooting five album covers, one of which was Mechanical Souls in addition to 4 upcoming releases. The music video features her close-knit “brand ambassador family”, friends from the event world rather than actors, the video radiates authenticity. These real connections, ironically, bring the song’s theme of disconnection to life. Handpicked creatives, many of whom she’d long wanted to collaborate with, joined the chaotic yet beautiful production, infusing every frame with heart.
Only1Zaina’s journey as an artist is one of vulnerability and growth. Since her debut single in June 2021, music has been her mirror, reflecting her deepest truths. After parting ways with her manager to pursue independence, she’s carved her own path, blending pop, Middle Eastern roots, and international fusion into a cinematic, soul-first sound. Her hands-on approach, writing, recording, arranging, and now mixing, shows an artist unafraid to dive into the unknown. The name Only1Zaina reflects her core truth: there’s only one her, and every song is a piece of her soul. She is preparing to release 6 more tracks in the next 12 months with a possible EP to follow to house them all.
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Sia, Rihanna, Era Estrefi
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