Florida’s Rising Sonic Force AKA Ezzy Unveils Daring New Single “What It Do…?”

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Broward County, FL — February 5, 2026 — Emerging from Florida’s vibrant, heat-soaked cultural landscape, AKA Ezzy is back with her latest single, “What It Do…?”, following the release of her debut project “Cliquebait… (The Mixtape),” which introduced her bold, playful sound to new audiences. The project’s lead single, “Huhhhhhh???”, marked a breakout moment, opening doors to new spaces and setting the stage for Ezzy’s confident return. Blending hip-house bounce, ballroom influence, and razor-sharp lyrical wit, Ezzy delivers a track that turns personality into power and movement into sound.

“What It Do…?” is a high-energy track that immediately captures the listener’s attention. Speaking about her approach to music, Ezzy shared, “The fact that they pressed play was the shot within itself… I just have to really hook them in from the beginning. It’s not always me talking—it could be the beat—but I always want to step in with that presence and really grab whoever’s listening.”

The song’s lyrics showcase her signature blend of humor and confidence. On her line, “Yes, I’m the best, I’ll turn her like Tina… I’m the queen of references… That line really encapsulates everything about me—pop culture references, being confident, and having some wit,” Ezzy explained that her wordplay is both intentional and playful.

Ezzy describes her music as “confidence, but with humor, with satirical natures, with some irony mixed in.” She believes humor is a powerful tool for connection: “Everyone loves to laugh… Not taking yourself—or life—too seriously is confidence in itself.”

Raised in Broward, Fla., Ezzy draws inspiration from pop and internet culture, crafting a sound that is both culturally fluent and highly intentional. While citing influences like Nicki Minaj, Azealia Banks, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé, Ezzy insists her music remains distinctly her own: “Even if you cite those inspirations, when you listen to my music, anyone can say, yes, this is Ezzy.”

More than a single, “What It Do…?” is a statement of independence, confidence, and artistry. Ezzy emphasizes authenticity and self-love in connecting with her audience: “Love yourself. If you don’t love what you’re doing, don’t do it… Build yourself up to where you can move on to the next step.”

The release of “What It Do…?,” solidifies AKA Ezzy as an artist redefining modern pop and dance music with humor, energy, and self-assurance. Fans can stream the track now across all major platforms, with more projects coming soon as Ezzy continues to push creative boundaries and expand her musical universe.

About AKA Ezzy

AKA Ezzy is a 19-year-old Florida-based artist blending hip-house energy, ballroom influence, and sharp lyrical wit into a sound that is bold, playful, and self-assured. Her music balances club-ready production with clever wordplay, creating tracks that feel confident without taking themselves too seriously. Influenced by pop provocation, dance culture, and internet culture, Ezzy brings a sense of timing and awareness to her writing through satire, attitude, and movement. With a growing catalog and an engaged grassroots audience, she is carving out a lane rooted in authenticity, confidence, and creative independence, making music that resonates both on the dance floor and beyond.

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Singer-Songwriter Abe Yellen on Taking the Long Train out of Heartbreak—and into the “South of Italy”

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Abe Yellen’s “South of Italy” feels like getting lost in a dream.

It’s a dream full of questions about a love gone wrong. Anyone who has felt the pangs of heartbreak can understand the anguish of wondering, “Will I ever get this feeling again?

A pre-chorus of layered harmonies (“ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh”) reminiscent of the Beach Boys leads into a chorus where the singer is stuck, in a loop like the recurring guitar chords, “Crying in a bathroom stall about you.”

Then the song reaches a climax. Suddenly the musical world gets bigger, as drums and orchestra enter, changing the perspective and leading us out of the dream.

Try another town outside the country
Take another train to the south of Italy
Little does she know what really sent me
Painted on the old church walls in front of me

The song’s slow build to the big payoff is a reminder that moving through heartbreak, grief, and loss can take time—like taking the scenic train to the “South of Italy.” One such actual train ride, to Positano on the Amalfi coast, did, in fact, inspire the song’s lyrics.

Yellen says, “When something hard happens, we just want to move on to the next thing as quickly as possible, dive in and not look back, and just put blinders on. But it's okay to sit in sorrow for a long time and let it run its course. And to eventually be able to move on. But take your time.”

Music is in Yellen’s bloodline. An aunt has won Grammys; an uncle is the touring guitarist for country superstar Kenny Chesney. His mother sang in Church, which is how Abe got his start in music—playing his mom’s guitar in front of the congregation.

Professionally, Abe got his first break while working as a roadie in his brother Winston’s indie folk outfit, Night Beds. One night, when the drummer split on the way to a date in Minneapolis, Winston gave him a chance: “Abe, you’re playing drums tonight.” The fact that he didn’t actually know how to play the drums was but a small matter; he figured it out.

He’s been figuring it out ever since, from transitioning to his more natural instrument (guitar) in Night Beds, to building a career as a full-time producer for other artists and building a band in Austin, Texas. Now, he’s moved to Los Angeles, where his attention is on his own music.

Yellen says, “I've been so focused on producing for others over the years, and just making a living and putting my head down. Moving to Los Angeles has been a big transition, but has also presented me with an opportunity to really double down and focus on myself as an artist.”

“South of Italy” is part of Abe Yellen’s upcoming album, The Long Goodbye, due later this spring. Fans should watch for upcoming music videos as well as performances in southern California.

Listen to “South of Italy,” out on January 30th with promotional support from Starlight PR, everywhere you listen to music. Ride along with Abe Yellen on the long train out of heartbreak.

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