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title: "An Introduction to artist Moxie Raia"
url: https://altwire.net/an-introduction-to-moxie-raia/
author: "Altwire Staff"
published: 2016-05-27T20:02:51+00:00
updated: 2023-12-06T11:38:08+00:00
categories: ["News"]
tags: ["Artists To Watch", "Hip-Hop & Rap", "Moxie Raia", "Pop", "R&B"]
source: "AltWire (altwire.net)"
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# An Introduction to artist Moxie Raia

*By Altwire Staff · May 27, 2016*

Moxie Raia Is an artist that manages to blur the lines of Hip-Hop, R&B , and Pop. It's a lethal combination that kills you a little bit softly. I just listened to her mixtape *931* which was released back in March, and I was pleasantly surprised by the growth of this artist. She recently gained notoriety with her singles *"Buffalo Bill"*, and *"Bad Decisions"* ,and *"I love it when you cry"*. So far I have loved everything that this artist has released, and this mix tape is no exception.

*"Rudimental"* Is a track that features rapper Jimi Tents. It's a great opener for a mix tape that plays more like an album then you would expect for an artist's debut project. It's a smooth tune balanced out with warm simple piano chords.

"Could You Be Love ", picks up the tempo a bit with a bass line that makes you nod your head along .There is also a featured rapper on this track by the name of Buddy .This is is probably one of my favorites on the whole record .

There are a few notable tracks that really grabbed my attention ,like the song *"On My Mind". "On My Mind"* is a track that features Pusha T,and some pretty nice samples. The lyrics are pretty well executed and laid down with sultry vocals by Raia .

*"Hey Love"* is a really nice track that has some well thought out background vocals. You can hear the pain of loss seeping through Moxie Raia’s vocals.

*"Healer"* has an addictive piano line that is well complimented with amazing lyrics. This song grabs your attention and keeps you thinking about it long after you’ve finished listening.

*"How to feel"* is definitely a favorite of mine. The song is just so well executed. Simple piano chords chase haunting lyrics, and you’re left wondering if you even know how to feel anymore.

*"Over Now"* Is a big track featuring Love Mansuy. It's Not one of my favorites but it does compliment the mixtape well.

I love "Follow Me". It's such a beautiful song, it's simple and complicated in way that can't really be explained. This duet with Wyclef Jean is probably the most surprising song on this whole mix tape.

*"Bad Decision"*, is my favorite song by this artist period . It’s such a strong song .The production is amazing and I love the lyrics . We all make bad decisions ,but not all of us can turn those decisions into such a catchy song .

*"Write Our Names"* featuring Post Malone shows of the vocal capabilities of Moxie Raia. This song is the last song on this mixtape and it leaves with something to remember .

I won’t call this an album review because this isn’t really an album , even though it feels like one by the time you’re done listening to it. I know we all have mix tape fear but this is a really well-rounded mix tape. It's only the beginning for Moxie Raia and I can’t wait for her debut album. You can listen to her mixtape *931* on her sound cloud which is posted below .

https://soundcloud.com/yomoxie/sets/931mixtape

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