Dia The Libra works across leftfield hip hop, electronic music, experimental production and audiovisual storytelling as a songwriter, producer and multidisciplinary performance artist who’s built a fiercely unique creative output. Each release becomes an opportunity to construct a distinct world where confidence can form alongside and beauty can arise from disorder. Driving her work is a steadfast interest with transformation, using music as a space for autobiography, confrontation and personal release.
Her ability to channel contradiction has become a central pillar of Dia The Libra’s artistic philosophy; her work balances spiritual presence with grit, creative freedom with emotional uncertainty and an uncompromising sense of self with the reflection that comes from continually developing. By not softening these opposing forces into something more easily defined, she allows them to coalesce together, creating music that mirrors the complexity of moving through the world on her own terms. It’s an ethos that places artistic autonomy at the centre of her identity, extending beyond the music itself into the structures through which she releases it.
Librasongs Music, the independent imprint founded by Dia The Libra, provides a home for independently produced work while prioritising creative ownership. Revolving around the principle of artistic autonomy, the imprint supports the ability of artists to retain control of their masters, intellectual property and creative direction and that independence forms a natural extension of the ideas running through her music.
Following a brief hiatus and a period of deep contemplation into her musical journey, Dia The Libra now returns with “INTRODUCTION,” a new single that marks the beginning of an exciting new creative era. Released independently through Librasongs Music, the track launches the rollout for her forthcoming album, maybe iâve always been more comfortable in chaos, set to drop in the first quarter of next year. The project is set to be her most expansive expression of her artistic approach thus far, with the new single offering the first window into its developing sonic and emotional landscape.
Co-written and co-produced by Dia The Libra and yohiyahi, “INTRODUCTION” brings together alternative hip hop, PluggnB and cloud rap, incorporating elements of drill into a bass-heavy production built around a seductive bounce. Opened by the sweep of woozy instrumental textures and hazy vocalisations, Dia The Libra’s laid back rapped flow enters above the crisp snap of rattling percussion, forming a grooving alternative hip hop jam packed full of spacey instrumentation, slick vocal delivery and impactful production.
Intimate, upfront and constantly shifting, the single establishes a sonic language in which genre boundaries remain flexible and emotional contradictions are never tidied away for the sake of it. Putting her razor-sharp vocal work and lyrical flair on full display, “INTRODUCTION” sees Dia The Libra make a spectacular return with an epic new jam that’s sure to win over listeners around the world. With the release of maybe iâve always been more comfortable in chaos on the horizon, we can’t wait to see what else this highly original artist has in store next on her thrilling sonic adventure.
Commenting on the release, Dia The Libra shares, “INTRODUCTION is not just a symbolic musical beginning â itâs a real introduction to who I am now, as a result of the âchaosâ explored more deeply on the record.”
We caught up with Dia The Libra to find out more about her musical journey so far, her new single INTRODUCTION and what she’s got lined up for the future. Check out our interview with Dia The Libra below.
Hey Dia The Libra, howâs things?
Things are actually pretty good – just came out of a beautiful birthday season with a spiritually rich and fully indescribable experience in Maui, and released my first single in four years with INTRODUCTION!
Whatâs your earliest memory of making music?
Uhmm⊠singing in the church choir if that counts? I used to make silly little ditties about life through my poetry, but started taking music more seriously as a teen.
Which artists do you draw most inspiration from?
Too many to name – but my goal is to be a post-modern genreless Lauryn Hill?
How else do you find inspiration for your music?
Nature/hippie shit, partying, falling in love, breaking up, making up, personal hardships, you know – LIFE? ;0
What do you love about the San Francisco music scene?
I love the intimate venues you get to see artists play in. I saw Dawn Richard / Spencer Zahn last year at The Independent and it was such a beautiful experience because it was small but diverse and the show raised the vibration of the room.
What would you say is the perfect setting for listeners to enjoy your sound?
Cruising down the PCH đ – definitely would say driving or while travelling. Itâs very fluid and not static.
How has your own style and sound evolved since you started out?
YES! I was this sort of destitute folk-soul torch singer type of artist before I leaned into my more poignantly pointed hip-hop/rap/experimental side.
Who would be your dream artist to collaborate with?
Solange or Florence + the Machine. Rochelle Jordan is an honorable mention.
How did you find making your new single âINTRODUCTIONâ?
Easy. I hopped on the mic and let it all out – wrote it in like an hour? Now, 4 years later – after mulling over the emotional implications, Iâm glad it has its wings.
What message did you want to get across with this release?
That who you think I am/want me to be and who I actually am are two different experiences. And if you want to experience who I am now, then you have to be comfortable with all the facets, not just the facets you like or enjoy.
What artist have you been listening to most recently?
This summer I listened to A LOT of metal / rock alongside my genreless listening tastes. Rochelle Jordanâs âThrough The Wallâ is my ultimate repeat listen, but âHEINOUSâ by UnityTX, âYoungest Daughterâ by Superheaven, âCaramelâ and âEmergenceâ by Sleep Token are my favs right now. Went through some sadness and listened to my favorite Evanescence song âBreathe No Moreâ to fully integrate a lesson I kept wanting to not be true.
Whatâs the main thing you want people to get out of listening to your music?
I want people to vibe of course, but I ultimately want them to feel like âhell yeah, I donât have to be bound to one thing or dimension of myself and f*** anyone who tells me that I have to do so.â
Whatâs been your favourite live performance so far?
Too many to name but seeing Hayley Williams a few weeks ago was an immense highlight and so healing for me. BeyoncĂ©’s Cowboy Carter Tour Summer 2025 was also a beautiful masterclass in generational talent. Finally seeing Queen Bey let down her hair and enjoy her successes was also healing, too.
Who would be 3 artists to headline your dream festival? And where would it be?
Solange, Alice Coltrane & The (original) Sun Ra Arkestra. It would be on Venus, but⊠if it had to be on Earth, it would be in Joshua Tree.
Do you have any advice for a new artist wanting to follow your footsteps?
Stay true to your vision, your tastes and your needs/wants/what you want your output to be. People can (and will) try to box you in, but you are the ultimate decider. And work with people who truly understand your sound/who you are instead of what they can get out of you. And take credit! Donât let someone bully you into giving them the credit on work you built from the ground up.
Finally, what do you have lined up next?
The INTRODUCTION Maxi Single will be out in November with a few b-side surprises and a sneak peek at more of the record!
Listen to INTRODUCTION below
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