Following the release of Madone in February, Virginie B is back with hana, her second single out via Bonsound. On this seductive, laid-back pop track, she stays true to her taste for eccentric sound design while remaining accessible thanks to the song’s sticky hook. hana was co-produced with her close collaborator Louis Jeay-Beaulieu.
hana is available on all music services.
On this new single, Virginie B expresses her unconditional love of women: those who are irreverent, who party, who stay out late, who go against what is expected of them. The name Hana means flower in Persian and Japanese; Virginie B refers to this etymology in the song, using it as a metaphor to symbolize femininity. With its gentle acoustic guitar chords, quirky synths and relaxed beat, hana offers a seamless balance of organic and futuristic textures on top of which Virginie’s sultry voice urges us to follow her into the flower garden.
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With the release of Madone, her previous single, Virginie B caught the attention of Exclaim!, Le Journal de Montréal, ICI Musique (L'effet Pogonat and Nouveaux sons), ICI Première, Qobuz Québec and Le Canal Auditif.
About Virginie B
Virginie B's irresistible quirkiness is matched only by her boundless creativity. The singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist offers a unique reappropriation of hyperpop by incorporating touches of nu-jazz, funk and R&B, complemented with a refined conceptual approach inherited from art pop. Accompanied by her talented collaborator and co-producer Louis Jeay-Beaulieu, she applies this distinctive and versatile combination of styles to the exploration of her psyche, femininity and relationship with technology and nature. The result is an outlet through which she expresses her desires and excesses without taking herself too seriously, reflecting her vulnerability and confidence. On stage, she exudes a mesmerizing charisma, enhanced by the undeniable chemistry she shares with Louis, who accompanies her on bass. In addition to her solo project, she brings her striking stage presence to the live shows of the many Montreal-based artists she collaborates with, such as Super Plage, Félix Dyotte and Marie-Gold.
Virginie B's debut album INSULA quickly attracted attention upon its independent release in 2022, garnering praise from ICI Première, Le Devoir, La Presse, Montreal Rocks! and PAN M 360. This recognition culminated in a nomination for Pop Album of the Year at GAMIQ 2022. Virginie also proved her onstage talent on multiple occasions, such as Francofolies de Montréal, Coup de Cœur Francophone, Phoque OFF, Santa Teresa Festival, Taverne Tour, M for Montreal 2022’s Official Selections and as an Official Artist at SXSW 2023.