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Greentea Peng Explains the Concept Behind the Music Video for Her Song ‘Hu Man’

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Greentea Peng, a rising London singer, revealed new visuals for her latest song, “Hu Man.” 

Peng, whose real name is Aria Wells, is a neo-soul and psychedelic R’n’B singer. Her stage name comes from her love for green tea and British slang for attractive. She was born in south London in the early 90s. At the age of twelve, Peng stopped singing, but picked it up in her early twenties. Her debut EP, Sensi, is a combination of R&B, dub reggae, and hip hop. Her current EP, Rising, produced by her brother, stage name Earbuds has made her become part of the 2020 list of rising stars in music, media, and culture.

Peng explained in an Instagram post how her latest work, “Hu Man,” is an exploration of identity, and modern-day ego man attaches themselves to while trying to find unity out of the ego.

 

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HU MAN produced by my brother @earbudsldn ..an exploration of self and modern day mans attachment to identity moreover EGO and the journey to dissolving said EGO in the pursuit of unity and oneness. Exploring my own personal battles with mind, with I , with SELF and disguises i’ve formed along the way. At a time, where I feel such an attack on the human spirit, through desensitisation, disconnection and identity politics, HU MAN is my war cry from internal battle fields, calling the Divine Mother to take my head, my man made worries, desires and feelings of separation. In La K’esh Ala K’in I am you you are me, a Mayan saying I encountered during ceremony in Mexico that has sat with me ever since and has accompanied me on my healing journey through music and expression and love that reminds me we are all reflections! HU MAN you man! me man ! we man! This song is fully for the collective and I hope u lot get it i’m not that good at explaining myself but hopefully the song will explain itself to u all just how you need it. Love Mixed by @blueymay Artwork by @jaintwo

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Her concept was brought to life by Felix Brady, filmmaker for his work, Winston & Daisy. The new visual for “Hu Man” is linked below.

Peng and Brady worked together on the first song of her EP Rising, “Mr. Sun (Miss Da Sun).”  The visual captures Peng between nature and the harsh edges of a city. The visual harmonizes with the song, a warm moment after a period of pain.

Peng is bringing her style to the music industry. She also stands out for her distinctive fashion and motivating others to wear their hair naturally. Check out her EP, Rising.