Saweetie and H.E.R. release new single, “Closer”

Saweetie and H.E.R. just released their new single, “Closer.” The song is the newest single from Saweetie’s forthcoming debut album, Pretty Bitch Music. The two artists share a special bond in that they both have Asian heritage. Saweetie is of Filipina, Chinese, and African American descent. H.E.R. is of Filipina and African American descent. Both are very proud of their Asian heritage and have been outspoken about #StopAsianHate and Asian and Black solidarity.

Last year, speaking of #StopAsianHate, Saweetie said the end goal should be education with an effort to unlearn hate. She said, “I think the more we talk about it, the more events we have, and the more we strive to raise awareness, we can slowly start to undo those strings of hate.”

At the 2021 Grammy Awards, H.E.R. won 'Song of the Year’ for her song “I Can’t Breathe.” Speaking to Glamour Magazine, she said, “The recognition of these songs means that I have literally been placed at this time, at this moment, for a reason. To represent the Asian community, to represent the Black community, to write songs that reflect how we feel. And it just so happens that it’s a reflection of how other people feel. You don't realize that when you create art; you just do it because you love it. You do it because it's a reflection of yourself. And sometimes it can make the world a lot smaller because we can look at each other, learn something from each other and also realize the commonalities in the Black and Asian communities – and the solidarity that needs to happen there. The inequities in both communities, the feelings that we all have of loss and pain and fear, [which] should unite us. But I think that's what music does. And so to me, being recognized, winning Song of the Year, representing both communities, I couldn't think of better timing, I couldn't think of a better song and I couldn't be more excited and proud to represent those communities.”

Saweetie and H.E.R.’s new song sounds like a guaranteed smash, and I love seeing the intersection of Asian and Black art and culture. “Closer” is available to listen on all streaming platforms.

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— ICY SEASON ❄️ (@Saweetie) February 11, 2022