In this episode of WORD, London-based singer and songwriter Marcelina delves into her latest jersey-club single, ‘Leila’. She guides us through the creative process behind the track, revealing how it all came together, and analyzes some of the track's lyrics.
Released earlier last month, the track showcases Marcelina’s evolution as an artist as she explores new sonic territories. The multilingual singer has been steadily gaining recognition in the music scene, blending her Arab and Western influences through her distinctive vocal style and emotive lyrics.
WORD is SceneNoise’s new series that dissects the lyrics of our favorite artists from across the MENA region. In each episode, we invite them to illuminate the meaning behind their most iconic verses, offering a glimpse into their writing process and the depth of their penmanship.