Rising Irish-Ghanaian star Asha Ari is set to release her latest single, “Stuck in This Feeling,” on September 20th. To mark the occasion, she will be celebrating and performing the track live for the first time at Blanchardstown Resonance II, hosted at The Draíocht. Produced and recorded by Elkae, this deeply personal song encapsulates the raw emotions in Asha’s life, transforming personal hardship into a beautiful song about hope and resilience.
Asha Ari will pair her new single with a stunning music video (out on September 27th) directed by Leon D, featuring iconic Dublin locations such as Killiney Hill and Bull Island. The video perfectly complements the track’s narrative, depicting Asha’s journey from struggle to empowerment, culminating in a powerful moment where she stands tall and places a crown on her head. Further, the visuals also pay homage to her previous single, “What Am I.”
The message of the song is clear: through hardship, we gain strength. Asha Ari aims to remind her audience that it’s okay not to be okay, but that things will always get better. “Stuck in This Feeling” was written during a particularly challenging time in Asha Ari’s life, when she was feeling hopeless, stuck, and overwhelmed. Asha Ari recalls writing the very first verse on the Luas. She shared her lyrics and concept during one of her music sessions with producer Elkae and the song flowed naturally from there.
“This song is layered with raw, honest emotion. It was written in a time of hardship, and it voices the struggles we all go through. It’s like a big hug when you’re feeling alone. Life is hard sometimes and there is no shame in feeling low. We have all found ourselves feeling stagnant, but the important thing is picking ourselves back up. There is no darkness without light.”
The single is a testament to Asha’s ability to articulate pain through her music, transforming personal struggle into something beautiful and relatable. Her vocal range and lyrical depth shine in “Stuck in This Feeling,” making it a standout track in her journey.
“Stuck in This Feeling” is an artistic testament to Asha Ari’s talent and emotional honesty, showcasing her skills as a vocalist and as a storyteller. Listeners can immerse themselves in “Stuck in This Feeling” on all major streaming platforms starting September 20th.
