AIKO TOMI drops “Gladly”

Hailing from Toronto, AIKO TOMI is a hyper-pop artist on the rise. Having earned a reputation for her spontaneous creativity and her captivating live performances that pair her dynamic energy with inspiring visuals, the Canadian artist pulls no punches with her raw lyricism and highly original instrumental arrangements.

Full of powerful electronic beats, ethereal synth-driven soundscapes and her unapologetic vocal work, AIKO TOMI has developed a distinct sound unlike anything else. Making her introduction in 2020, she shared her debut single with the track “Lotto” which she’s followed up with a string of well-received singles and a debut EP titled For the Love.

Now with her debut full-length record Animal’s Awake on the horizon, she brings us one of her recent singles with “Gladly”, co-written and produced by Andrew Rasmussen. Offering the perfect taste of AIKO TOMI’s catchy pop sound and uncompromising in-you-face lyrical writing, “Gladly” sees the artist lay down a fun celebration of self-love and independence.

Championing the ideas of self-worth and confidence, she flips the phrase ‘go f**k yourself’ around with lines such as “They told me to go f**k myself and so I did it gladly.” Kicked off with buzzy bass and a pounding rhythm before being driven by a piquant blend of staccato synth shots and siren tones, with “Gladly” AIKO TOMI crafts a future-pop anthem that demands the attention it deserves.

Commenting on the single, the artist shares, “I think the phrase “go fuck yourself” is hilariously back-firing, as it’s actually telling people to pleasure themselves. The rest of the song expands on this sentiment of self-love, self-respect and self-understanding.”

Listen to Gladly below