Toronto-singer/songwriter ABBI WOODS enters the music scene with a debut that embraces contradiction, emotional conflict, and raw honesty. Her first single “HBD”, is produced by Grammy-winning powerhouse Kevin Ekofo (WizKid, Burna Boy) and mixed by Grammy-nominated engineer Jack Emblem (Snoh Aalegra, Charlotte Day Wilson). Together, they create a track that feels intimate and cinematic, rooted in WOODS’ signature tension: soft melodies clashing with hard truths.
Blending sweet folk melodies with and raw orchestration, “HBD” tells the story of calling an ex on their birthday—knowing it’s a bad idea, but doing it anyway. “I know it’s too early, but I’ll still make the call,” she sings, caught between remorse and impulse. It’s about “dancing around the damage,” not denying it.
WOODS brings a layered perspective to her music. She’s drawn to the space between clarity and confusion—the “grey matter,” as she calls it—where truth is murky, but real.
“There’s something tragic about getting what you wanted, only to realize you don’t want it anymore,” she says. That theme—the paradox of wanting—drives “HBD” and sets the tone for what’s next.
“HBD” is a bold and beautiful debut that showcases ABBI WOODS’ gift for turning emotional chaos into something haunting and honest. With rich production, striking lyrics, and a sound that lives between genres, the track proves she’s an artist to watch. If this is just the beginning, there’s no doubt—there’s a lot more depth, vulnerability, and brilliance still to come.
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