Harlem songstress Wé Ani (Way Ah-nee) releases the one take visual to accompany her newest club ready single, “Hardwood” via 19 Recordings and BMG! The enigmatic video paints the picture of this feel-good banger, not to mention gives fans a chance to see Wé’s jaw-dropping dance skills. The upbeat momentum flows effortlessly with the fluid movements of the dancers as Wé performs in front of a live audience.
Wé’s vision of paying homage to the disco era while giving it a contemporary twist is refreshing. The inclusion of skaters on rollerblades in flashdance inspired outfits paired with We’s colorful and vibrant aesthetic is a blissful match in heaven. “Hardwood” is a love letter to summer and the perfect segway into the chiller seasons while providing fans with a reminder that the true heat comes from the dancefloor!
A 2023 American Idol alum, Wé won the hearts of the country and gained millions of fans with the charisma and voice of a woman destined for superstardom. A 2016 contestant on The Voice and winner of amateur night at the world renowned Apollo Theater, Wé’s sophomore EP, Harlem Girl in a Perfect World is due for release soon.
ABOUT WÉ ANI:
A gifted singer-songwriter and Harlem native, Wé has been wowing audiences since the young age of 12. The innovative vocalist, influenced by Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, has the unique ability of bringing her audience back to an era of Hollywood movie glamor while still embracing her own personality and unique style. Wé has traveled all around the world performing, including traveling to Rwanda with the Christian humanitarian agency World Vision. In 2023, Wé’s music was featured alongside Wiz Khalifa, Young Gravy and Paul Russell on the Good Burger 2 soundtrack. She most recently performed at New York City’s City Winery. The first step into her forthcoming EP Harlem Girl in a Perfect World premiered on August 16 with the funky, foot pounding tribute to dance floors everywhere,“Hardwood.”