On ‘Reflection,’ Shawney Rainne Reconnects with Herself
Shawney Rainne is back with a moody new single that is sure to resonate with anyone “having a hard time recognizing the person in the mirror.”
“Reflection” (released November 6) showcases the Nashville-based R&B singer at her most vulnerable. Written late one night during a period of heartbreak and grief, the song found its legs once Rainne brought it to producer Adrian Taylor in the studio.
“This song started as a poem. Something I had written during a time when I was trying to make sense of a lot of things I didn’t know how to put into words,” Rainne said in an Instagram post. “When Adrian and I got in the studio, he played me this beat, and something just clicked. I started freestyling the poem, and before we knew it, we had a song.”
Described by Rainne as “one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written,” “Reflection” holds up a mirror, giving the listener an opportunity to ponder whether they are truly who they want to be.
“I think there’s something special about creating with people you trust enough to be vulnerable with,” Rainne said. “This song holds a lot of emotion, and I’m grateful we were able to create a space for it.”
