Shaneil Muir re-emerges with new EP Artiste says she feels refreshed, Secured
Apr 04, 2025
Jamaican Observer – For dancehall artiste Shaneil Muir self-actualisation is inextricably linked to her vision of a successful career. So when things began to get a little too overwhelming for the Confident singer, she made the all-important decision of temporarily walking away from the limelight to refocus.
Now, with a new EP locked and loaded for release Friday, April 4, the entertainer says she is returning to the music space refreshed and re-energised about her professional journey.
“I needed to take some time to myself to regenerate and refresh. I felt it was necessary at the time to take a step back and regain my focus, because I knew I would need that going forward. Behind the scenes during that period I was working, listening to beats, writing, and of course spending much-needed time with family… And I came out of that season feeling so centred and renewed,” she told the Jamaica Observer.
The EP is distributed by the renowned OneRPM and already available for pre-order.
“Art was created, and time definitely gave way to a new horizon,” she said. “It really opened my mind to writing again and getting back to full work mode.”
Muir, who once entertained thoughts of calling quits on her career, shared that she understands all too well the pressure artistes face to maintain a certain standard of work.
She shared that the latter can cause artistes to become anxious about the future and so she encourages her colleagues to take breaks when they feel burdened.
“I understand the pressure that comes with being in the spotlight and it doesn’t just go for artistes, it goes for anyone in the creative industries. It is necessary to take a step back, so don’t hesitate to do that if you believe that’s best. Physical and mental health go hand in hand, and if you feel like you’re on a roller coaster, that’s unhealthy,” she said.
The artiste shared that she has grown in emotional intelligence in this season, and her audience will see and hear it in her new music.
The first track out on the EP is called Secured and it’s a reflection of “my current state of mind”, she said. “I am happy, I’m confident, and just looking forward to all the good things that will happen as a result of that.”
According to Muir, Secured, produced by Damage Musiq is a relatable track which speaks to “maturing to a place where you are so confident in yourself and that the security that comes with that just gives you an unwavering sense of peace.”
(Shaneil Muir re-emerges with new EP Artiste says she feels refreshed, Secured)
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