Toronto-born multimedia artist and genre-defying musician Annika Zee is back with her most ambitious project yet: Emerald Spy, and Music Crowns is proud to premiere this groundbreaking release. The album is a vivid tapestry of 90s pop nostalgia, ambient electronica, and abstract lyrical storytelling, weaving together global perspectives to explore identity, technology, and resistance in the digital age.
From the fierce declaration of “Hell No” to the haunting reflection of “As They Call,” Emerald Spy is a masterclass in marrying political consciousness with sonic experimentation. Tracks like the surreal, improvisational “Can You,” co-produced with Will Smith at Jamie xx’s Octave Studio in London, showcase Zee’s fearless creativity, while “Puppet,” inspired by Malcolm X, embodies unflinching resolve against systemic oppression.
With Emerald Spy, Zee reimagines pop music as a site of radical tenderness, collective empowerment, and cultural critique. Each track is meticulously crafted to challenge listeners while offering a space for reflection, hope, and emotional resonance. This isn’t just an album—it’s a vision of a future unbound by extractive systems and conventional narratives.
Music Crowns is thrilled to be the first to share Emerald Spy with the world. This premiere offers fans and newcomers alike the opportunity to experience Zee’s innovative sound and her fearless exploration of what music can accomplish in a socially conscious, digitally connected era.
Listen exclusively via Music Crowns and immerse yourself in the bold, beautiful world of Emerald Spy.
