Born on three continents, fluent in four languages, and raised between cultures, Tanis is the embodiment of the modern global artist. Raised everywhere from the Caribbean to Asia to Europe – her music, like her life, crosses boundaries and blends traditions.
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Tanis’ brand new remix of her latest single ‘Kid’ is everything and more. A mesmerising six minute sparkling club classic, with a drum and bass feel and strong synth patterns, ‘Kid (BETH Remix)’ is definitely one to dance to. It has flare, fiery tones and edge. Produced by BETH, a wonderfully talented producer and DJ, she adds texture and layers to this brilliant track. BETH’s remix of ‘Kid’ only adds to the emotive nuance of the original – there is a sense of urgency created through the upbeat tempo and repetition of lines: When I was young wished I was older / Seemed like fun from the other side / Now I’m looking over my shoulder / Cause I can’t seem to outrun time. ‘Kid (BETH Remix)’ is a dynamic track with beautiful moments and Tanis’ vocals are powerful, delivered with conviction and passion.
‘Kid (BETH Remix)’ carries more than just music – it carries a message of hope that times are moving forward, and that women can create, write and produce just as great masterpieces of music. Tanis is an incredible songwriter, producer and performer while BETH is an amazing DJ and producer. ‘Kid (BETH Remix)’ showcases two women coming together and creating something incredibly special. In an industry that is dominated by men this collaboration is incredibly refreshing. Currently less than 10% of women are music producers, so this remix is powerful and hopefully paves the way for more collaborations like this to come – not only from Tanis but all the other incredible women in the music industry.
Tanis is honest and open about the complexities of adult life and the longing to relive childhood on ‘Kid’. The wish to go back to a time – even for a moment – where there was less to worry about, less responsibilities, and less judgement. Tanis showcases just how self aware she is with observational and insightful lyrics on ‘Kid’, she sings: ‘It used to be cute when I was foolish, but no one forgives my actions now.’
‘Kid’ is a nostalgic pop masterpiece with powerful and striking visuals that echo the sentiment of the song. The music video, captured by defining photographer Paul Cruz, is simple yet wonderfully effective. Tanis begins singing to the camera with a backdrop behind her – she eventually tears down this backdrop and enters a new space – filled with giant teddy bears and balloons, a symbolic reference of childhood and essentially going back in time. The teddy bears were originally planned to be a lot smaller than the ones seen in the final take but the wrong teddy bears came and were massive. The team were flexible, deciding to work with this, and as a result created visuals that are even more eye-catching, innovative and creative.
There is also a stunning visualiser to go with the music video and song, shot by Roisino – an Irish born London based video and photo director with her work known for its vibrant visceral energy and striking visual storytelling. Rosino has worked with many high profile clients including Sony, Atlantic Records, Vogue and Wonderland.
There are no distractions in this intimate visualiser – just Tanis’ incredible, emotive performance of the song, showcasing her talent not only as a musician but also as a performer and artist. The stunning deep purple backdrop works so well aesthetically and there is a juxtaposition between the sophistication that Tanis is portraying and the longing to go back to being a kid, even for a moment. The image she is portraying now is perhaps everything her younger self would have wanted to be, she sings: ‘When I was young, wished I was older, seemed like fun from the other side’. Tanis poses the question that maybe the grass seems greener and we always want what is out of reach.
The cinematic production on ‘Kid’ blends beautifully with Tanis’ voice – a clear and crisp delivery filled with texture and emotion. The polished production almost has a sense of urgency with an upbeat tempo and dynamic rhythms, perhaps echoing the sentiment of time moving too fast and the wish for it to slow down. ‘Kid’ is super catchy with an anthemic pop chorus and sweeping melodic hooks. Balancing pop with heartfelt and profound lyricism, ‘Kid’ captures the relatable dilemmas through a rich tapestry of sound, melding silky pop with textured harmonies and emotional depth. It’s a song that resonates universally, yet remains deeply personal.
Following the success of her previous singles ‘Toujours Là’, which gained national radio play and video features on MTV Hits and CStar, and ‘Priority’, ‘Kid’ marks the next step on her artist journey. With more releases slated throughout the year, Tanis continues to captivate audiences around the world.