Ebina Florine

Elevates To Other-worldly Precedence In Experimental R&B-infused Debut EP ‘PHOENIX’

By Kenneth Tse

Miami-based Singer/Songwriter Ebina Florine returns with her debut EP ‘PHOENIX.’ The project marks the artist’s first of 2021, with last year seeing a trio of singles, “ESC8PE,” “Calibrate,” and  “Decoy.” This time around, Ebina leaves nothing left unsaid, putting her enchanting vocal chops and storytelling abilities on full display. Ringing in a new era of music-making, the artist is accompanied by top-tier production from Daygee Kwia and Eddy Samy, who make up the duo Paperwater.

Ebina explains: “Phoenix means resilience. Crashing, burning & trying over and over again. I picked myself up once again & made beauty from my pain. A Phoenix is a mythical creature that rises from its own ashes. It symbolizes a warrior spirit that resonates with me.”     

An EP inspired by love and pain, ‘PHOENIX,’ is the amalgamation of pure honesty and emotional vulnerability. Ebina makes this clear as she weaves through what she refers to as the universal themes of life. Masterfully capturing her growth as an artist, the project holds absolutely nothing back, chronicling both her trials and tribulations. With that comes Ebina’s distinct electronic/R&B sound, one that she takes to an unprecedented level with ‘PHOENIX’. It’s a fitting title for an EP that’s just as whimsical and other-worldly. ‘PHOENIX’ is out now on all major streaming platforms.