Singer and songwriter Aminata presents her most personal record to date, the studio album “Liela Meitene”, marking a new chapter in her artistic journey. The album, Aminata’s most carefully developed project so far, features 10 songs, including the title track “Liela Meitene”, which also comes with a brand-new music video.

“Liela Meitene is my journey both as a woman and as an artist. It is a story about growth, inner courage, and acceptance. While writing it, I did not censor myself in any way; I allowed every feeling and experience to come through. After finishing this album, it feels like I have finally said everything I wanted to say,” Aminata reveals.

The album’s roots trace back to 2022, during a songwriting camp where Aminata collaborated with ansis and Kristaps Ērglis to create the song “Liela Meitene”. The track later became the central theme and inspiration for the album’s title. “At first, I felt that the phrase ‘liela meitene’ did not really fit me,” Aminata admits. “But soon I realized it signified the beginning of a new chapter, and everything happening around me confirmed that this title truly belonged to me.”

The album was created in close collaboration with JJ Lush (Jānis Jačmenkins), DJ Rudd (Rūdolfs Budze), Kristaps Ērglis, ansis, and Zeļģis, with additional contributions from Kaspars Vizulis, Toms Kursītis, and the Riga Red Choir. Its visual identity was crafted by Kristaps Deičs, Jānis Jēkabsons, and Elizabete Ezergaile.

Aminata also presents the album’s lead single “Liela Meitene”, accompanied by an emotionally charged music video directed by Kristaps Deičs, filmed by Anatoly Prokopenko, and produced by Elizabete Šukste. The video reflects Aminata’s inner reflections and personal experiences, symbolically portraying a journey from darkness to light, a theme that runs throughout the entire album.

“Each song is a fragment of my life, my experiences, and emotions, from the darkest moments to those where the light breaks through. I hope this album will offer support and inspiration to anyone who is currently searching for their own light,” Aminata adds.

At the moment, Aminata is actively preparing for her major concert “Liela Meitene”, which will take place on November 1 at Palladium concert hall. Together with her team, she is working on the stage concept, choreography, and other surprises that will allow audiences to experience Aminata’s musical world in a completely new way.