Rising Kentucky-born, Los Angeles-based R&B pop singer/songwriter MaKenzie has revealed a brand new single entitled “LIPS” today via Warner Records. The new track is a genre blending track reminiscent of Prince and produced by Rob Knox. On the song, MaKenzie alternates between breathy inflection and heavenly high register, stretching her voice to stunning heights. In a moment of release, she exhales on the hook, “But there’s something about your lips…and I like the way you kiss.”
“LIPS” lands in the wake of her acclaimed single “Maybe” ft. TA Thomas. In addition to looks from Billboard, HitsDailyDouble, and more, UPROXX touted it among “All The Best New R&B Music From This Week,” hailing it as “a powerful record that shines with pop flair over R&B production.” Plus, VIBE raved, “The two seamlessly complement each other on the fiery track that’s both nostalgic and vibrant.”
Born in Kentucky, MaKenzie immediately embraced music as a kid. She went from performing with her family in church at barely two years old to immersing herself in the catalogs of formative influences such as Prince, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Brandy, and Toni Braxton, in addition to the likes of Led Zeppelin and Dream Theater. She made a popular appearance on The Terrell Show, while her cover of the Supremes’ classic “You Can’t Hurry Love” tallied just shy of six million streams. She continued to build an audience with consistent R&B and gospel covers on social media. In 2024, MaKenzie inked a deal with Warner Records and officially introduced herself with the new track “Maybe” and more to come.