Charging onto today’s playlist is “Lightning”, the electrifying new single from Chicago-based artist Bianca Shaw. Dropping into a delicious pop melody, the artist takes control of the track with sultry vocals which charge through a bass-heavy beat. Singing of her desire to get away from toxic situations, she reflects upon her partner — who charges her up to get through the natural ups and downs of life.

Though the lyrics alone offer an intimate look into a realistic relationship, the accompanying music video goes one step further. Amidst tense scenes of storms, the visual cuts to clips of a couple in therapy as they attempt to work through their differences. As the video follows the partners and their own personal struggles, the empowering lyrics tie the pair together again as they learn to support one another through their personal pains.

With “Lightning”, the emcee, drummer and singer-songwriter is making strides in her mission to create art that cannot be limited by genre. To stream the music video, head below now…