Chicago Based Singer-Songwriter Leezy Releases Her New Single/Video "Girls Like You"
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Leezy has just released her newest single, “Girls Like You” — her first track since “Crybaby” in 2020. This song is another of many that Leezy has written recounting her real life experiences as a latinx, bisexual, teenage drug addict (though she celebrated two years of sobriety this week). Leezy is a true storyteller, and her dreamy melodies will have “Girls Like You” stuck in your head after just one listen.
Leezy wrote the track “Girls Like You” to tell her version of the time-old tale of unrequited love. “The line between friends and lovers was really blurry” she recounts of the relationship, “and that can quickly feel unfair - when one person is way more into it than the other. That’s what this song is about: being led on by someone, and all of the confusion that comes with that.”
At just 21 years old, the Chicago-based singer-songwriter exudes a wisdom far beyond her years. Leezy is unable to remember a time when she wasn’t singing or writing — she recalls a musical childhood, surrounded by theater and the arts, and has kept a journal since she was ten years old, always ready to be in touch with her internal dialogue. Leezy’s story-telling ability is on full display in “Girls Like You,” complimented by her lyrics and vocals reminiscent of a dark, provocative Lana Del Ray.
Leezy had always considered music a refreshing hobby, and initially was resistant to the idea of pursuing it seriously. Young adulthood proved to be a battlefield of depression and addiction for the artist, and she made the decision to admit herself into treatment. Her time there was healing in more ways than one: not only was Leezy able to receive professional help, but she also began to see her music in a new light.
Premiering on YouTube alongside the single’s release, the “Girls Like You” music video is a dreamy depiction of Leezy draped in colorful dresses in different settings. Cinematic angels and lighting highlight her natural beauty as she sings, and symbolic props punctuate the scenes presenting more metaphoric undertones. Leezy is continuing to hone her craft, and her newest piece may be her finest yet. She connects to a new generation, speaking from her unique life experience, hoping to make listeners feel less alone on their individual journeys.
Watch Leezy’s DOPE new music video for “Girls Like You” right now, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with her on her website and social media.