Only1Zaina is stepping into a new chapter with her upcoming single, “Mechanical Souls”, dropping September 21, 2025. This track feels like the most unfiltered piece of her yet—a raw diary entry dressed up in a genre-bending blend of pop and electronic soundscapes. What makes Mechanical Souls so powerful isn’t just its catchy hooks or sleek production, but the story behind it.
The song was born in a moment of quiet reflection during a car ride. Zaina describes how the melody and the words “I’ve had enough… I’ve had enough…” just slipped out, sparking a rush of voice notes that would become the song’s foundation. That spontaneity lingers in the finished track—it feels immediate, like you’re listening in on her inner thoughts. Adding to the intimacy, the chorus marks her debut on guitar, an instrument she’s still learning but embraced fearlessly with guidance from Pablo Aragona. It’s imperfect in the best way possible, a sonic symbol of her growth and courage.
For the first time in her career, Only1Zaina also dove headfirst into mixing the track herself. What started as simple edits turned into late-night deep dives into EQs, panning, and leveling until the mix became her own creation. While her collaborators polished the vocals, the backbone of the track is entirely hers. It’s not just a song—it’s proof of her persistence and artistry.
The accompanying music video is just as personal. Directed, produced, and edited by Zaina herself, it stars her circle of friends—the people she calls her “brand ambassador family”—rather than actors. Their natural presence makes the theme of emotional disconnection even more poignant: the irony of real bonds acting out a song about numbness.
Since her debut in 2021, Only1Zaina has worn her heart on her sleeve, blending her pop sensibilities with her Middle Eastern roots and a cinematic, international flair. But Mechanical Souls feels like the boldest step yet—an anthem for anyone who’s felt disconnected in a digital world, yet still searching for something real. And with six more songs and a possible EP on the horizon, this feels like just the beginning of her most inspired era.
With ‘Mechanical Souls,’ Only1Zaina transforms raw vulnerability into an electronic-pop confession, proving her fearless evolution as both an artist and storyteller.
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