Music has become a truly international affair.
A song written in Mexico City can be remixed in Paris, swiftly downloaded and played to a club in Hong Kong.
Maxine Ashley seems aware of this. The Bronx singer is able to leaf through influences on a global scale, even using different languages in the process.
Uncovered by Pharrell Williams and then signed to his i am OTHER label, new single 'Guerrilla' is a spectacular showcase for her skills.
The lead track from Stephen Daldry's upcoming film 'Trash', 'Guerrilla' finds Maxine singing in both Spanish and Portuguese – the latter of which she learned in a day.
A Brazilian flavoured track – check out those Baile funk beats, the relentless South American percussion – the accompanying video was shot in a Rio de Janeiro favela.
Featuring clips from 'Trash' itself, it's a colourful, unforgettable introduction to Maxine Ashley's world.
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