AMELIA ‘Melody’ Thomas is all set to release her brand-new single, “Pressure”, which she has described as a “sexy blend of R&B, dancehall, and reggae.”

Come November 5, the new music, produced by Bambustation from the Virgin Islands, will be available on all major online platforms.

“The song is about meeting someone and feeling an instant connection,” Melody told Buzz this week, adding, “The lyrics are about meeting someone on a night out and feeling a connection. You’re so infatuated with that person that you want to get to know them…It’s also about having a one-night stand.”

The 34-year-old musician, who started singing when she was just 12 years old, was inspired by a past experience and by the experiences of others who have fallen for someone they just met.

The track was co-produced by Burchmore Simon and ‘Chronic X’ from Kross Kolor Records.

Just recently, Melody taught a vocal training course and a social media marketing programme for upcoming artistes at Kross Kolor Records in an effort to help them develop their skills. She has also been working towards creating her new 12-track reggae album which she plans to release next year.

Formerly known as ‘Miss Melody’, the reggae and R&B singer went to England with her family when she was three years old. At age 14, she began working with vocal trainers and artist developers during which time she realised that songwriting and the art of compiling lyrics were her passion.

Thomas subsequently wrote and produced her own music as she collaborated with, and wrote for local and international artistes.

She has also performed across the UK, Europe, Canada and the Caribbean at the 291 Show at Hackney Empire, a variety of songwriters’ competitions, Reality Byte’s Showcase, the Canadian Reggae Fest, the Guyana National Stadium, the National Park and Hootenanny Brixton, among others.

Thomas is a pioneer in royalty management and music licensing through her previous employment as a music licensing agent for a company in London. She has what it takes to educate artistes, music businesses and music users alike on the benefits of protecting their work and making money from their music.