If anyone embodies the notion that ‘healing is not linear,’ it's Greentea Peng. The artist, known as Aria Wells, self-identifies as a psychedelic R&B musician and has openly discussed her journey of self-discovery and spiritual connections through her music. Her 2021 debut album, ‘MAN MADE,’ along with the mixtape ‘GREENZONE 108,’ captures the chaos of the external world through creative expression, detailing a path to one’s origins defined by self-exploration, love, and personal growth against a rich backdrop of neo-soul, jazz, dub, and hip hop influences. Carefully crafted with attention to vibrational details (for instance, recording the title track of her debut one frequency beneath industry standards to align with the universe's natural frequency), Greentea possesses a distinct talent for curating collections that elevate consciousness. ‘TELL DEM IT’S SUNNY’ deepens this exploration of awakening with a nuanced reflection on the self—embracing both light and darkness—and an acceptance of surrender, encapsulated in the lyrics of ‘GREEN’: "Come over and in, and let the healing begin / That’s how we solve business when shedding one’s skin / Feel it all around and let it enter within / There’s no resisting, you may as well give in." Positioned later in the album, this track serves as the emotional core, where the acknowledgment of lessons learned and the discomfort of change contextualize the record’s overarching themes. The opening track ‘BALI SKIT PART 1’ evokes a trance-like atmosphere with swirling synths, a smooth bassline, and ethereal vocals; elsewhere, Greentea searches for belonging on the synthpop-driven ‘NOWHERE MAN,’ confronts past issues on the moody ‘MY NECK’ (featuring Wu-Lu), affirms unity on the gritty ‘CREATE AND DESTROY,’ and seeks peace by embracing the malleability of humanity in ‘THE END (PEACE).’ Similar to the process of personal growth, ‘TELL DEM IT’S SUNNY’ is subtly transformative; it embodies patience and expansion, ultimately resonating with the heart as a continuation of the ongoing journey that Greentea has offered to her listeners. While healing may not follow a straight path, for Greentea Peng, it certainly feels like progress is being made in the right direction.
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