"Traction," a fantastic song from MIVA's upcoming EP For The Record, is a big step forward for the artist. The song is a personal look at self-belief, sobriety, and healing. It honestly shows the struggle inside with quiet strength. "Traction" takes listeners to a place where being open and honest makes them stronger instead of weak from the first notes.
The music has a cinematic and very personal sound because it mixes the warmth of R&B, the soulful sounds of jazz, and the grit of hip-hop. MIVA's voice gives the song a soft, emotional base, and the bold trumpet lines cut through the mix with strength. Her performance is both open and confident, which shows the two sides of someone who is learning to trust themselves again after a long time of not doing so.
As the song goes on, you can hear the different feelings more and more clearly. MIVA deals with self-doubt head-on by looking at the battle between fear and strength. The song is heavy, but it gives you hope, the kind of hope that comes from small victories, quiet changes, and the decision to keep going. "Traction" is a moment of awakening, a declaration of reclaiming one's agency and rewriting one's narrative with intention.
MIVA's new release makes her art more real and solid by showing how it changes over time. "Traction" isn't just a song; it's a turning point in her life that shows how strong it is to start over from the inside out. This song shows that she is an artist who isn't afraid to turn pain into music and growth into music that really connects with people. It's well-organized, full of feelings, and very human.