Tkay Maidza Returns with New Single & Cheeky Visuals for ‘Kim’ Ft. YungBaby Tate
Music Video Pays Homage To The Quintessential 'Kims' in Pop Culture
After a stratospheric 2020 that earned Tkay Maidza the #1 Best EP of the Year nod from The Needle Drop, today she returns with a new single and video for ‘Kim’ featuring Yung Baby Tate, which Zane Lone premiered on his Beats 1 show.
‘Kim’ follows the ARIA-nominated 2020 EP Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2 and continues her trajectory as one of the most exciting new figures in Hip Hop. The song’s grimy synths, courtesy of producer Dan Farber, and Tkay’s stinging duck-and-weave rap attack are joined by Yung Baby Tate for a guest verse, who matches the energy with an extra layer of sharp-witted heat.
The accompanying video sees Tkay embody three iconic Kims : Kim Possible, Lil Kim and Kim Kardashian. Highlights include Lil Kim’s iconic 1999 MTV VMAs outfit, and Kim Kardashian’s internet-breaking PAPER cover shoot, and a 10-story tall Yung Baby Tate playing the role of Kim Possible’s nemesis, Shego.
Watch ‘KIM’ below
Tkay Maidza on the single and video: “The idea for the song came from Kim Possible, an iconic figure in my childhood – she always came out on top. I thought why not make a song to remind those who question me that I will always figure it out like Kim. From there when we started planning a video we thought why not recreate iconic moments from other iconic Kims across generations.”
2020 was the year Zimbabwe-born, Australia-raised Tkay Maidza was propelled to new heights. From billboards in Times Square, to features in Pitchfork and Vogue and a placement on the FIFA Soundtrack, The Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2 EP presented a compelling new stride for the young artist.
Across 8 songs, Maidza’s mastery of sonic versatility took centre stage, showcasing an eclectic mix of influences that spanned blends of bounce, dark trap, alt-R&B, neo-soul, and her signature modern hip-hop. The ARIA nominated EP for Best Soul/R&B Release received adoration from the likes of Stereogum, Wonderland, The Guardian, PAPER and more.
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KEY CRITICAL PRAISE FOR ‘LAST YEAR WAS WEIRD, VOL. 2:’
“#1 EP of the year… Front to back bangers.”– The Needle Drop
“Tkay Maidza’s appeal rests in how much she can do so well.”– Stereogum, Best Albums of the Year
“Whether she’s channeling Missy Elliot (‘Shook’) or trading bars with JPEGMAFIA (‘Awake’), what comes through most is her own tenacity.” – Noisey, Best Albums of the Year
“An essential chapter in her musical career even as it still only begins to take shape.” – Loud And Quiet, #5 Albums of the Year
“There’s a song for everyone to dance to.” – British Vogue
“This EP is the triumphant sound of someone’s groove finally locking into place.” – The Observer
“She effortlessly flows between saccharine pop songs, anthemic hip-hop and funky R&B.” – NME
“Rising Adelaide spitfire Tkay Maidza is shifting her gears. Get with it now, or have fun over there in the dust.”– The FADER
