Joy, dancing, and a break from your worries—that’s what Briannagh D’s latest single, “Realest Whine,” delivers from the moment it starts. With an irresistibly catchy beat, the track transports you straight to the beach, sand between your toes, and a piña colada in your right hand.
This song, a strong contender for summer anthem status, features none other than hip-hop legend MC Lyte. Her signature flow adds a bold and surprising edge to the vibrant, multicultural sound.
“Having Lyte on this record is monumental (...) She’s timeless, unapologetic, and gave the track the exact weight and edge it needed (...) Aside from the fact that MC Lyte is a living legend, she is musically capable of anything. She is versatile, and that is evident through her ability to add that classic hip-hop flow to a dancehall pop record,” Briannagh shares.
Though Briannagh D was raised in New Jersey and is the daughter of an Irish-American father, it’s no surprise her music is steeped in the warmth of the tropics. Her Caribbean roots run deep through her mother’s lineage, which is exactly what makes “Realest Whine” feel like a homecoming.
The song’s island flavor comes to life thanks to the production of LA-based artist Sammy Issac and the creative input of Jamaican artist E-Dee, who co-wrote the track with Briannagh D. The result: a vibrant fusion of dancehall and pop that brings joy to the listener, encouraging them to forget their worries, close their eyes, and let their body move freely for two minutes and forty-four seconds of pure escape.
The single is accompanied by a colorful music video shot in Saint Kitts. In it, Briannagh sings and dances on the sand, by the sea, and in a traditional wooden store that evokes her maternal heritage.
The track’s bold yet organic lyrics serve as a call to female empowerment, but in a lighthearted, spirited way. There’s no heavy-handed messaging here, just the warmth, solidarity, and deep sense of community that define those who were born and raised by the shores of the Caribbean Sea.
Still in her early 20s, she’s already earned a degree from Columbia University, landed roles on hit shows like This Is Us and Bizaardvark, and released charting singles including “Feel the Beat” and the viral hit “Elevate” with Uganda’s Ghetto Kids.
With “Realest Whine,” Briannagh D proves that her multicultural identity is the driving force behind her fresh, global, and deeply rooted artistic vision.
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