Soleil Shares Soulful Music Video "Rubbish"

Soleil fed listeners' hearts and souls with "Heart Strings." The silky soulful record was met with much acclaim. The songstress continues the momentum with a new R&B/Soul single, "Rubbish." "Rubbish" is stylistically in the same vein as "Heart Strings," but it leans more into Blues and Funk. Soleil's velvety, impassioned vocals are put on full display. 

"Rubbish" is an empowering breakup anthem that places great emphasis on reclamation, self-love and self-worth. The vulnerable yet brazen song masterfully utilizes introspective/extrospective and tongue-in-cheek lyrics to deliver a palpable, resonating message/story. "The song is about waking up to the lies that we convince ourselves to believe; what begins as a story of unconditional love and loyalty unravels into the realization that empty promises, mixed signals, and emotional neglect were never love at all." Soleil continues: "'Rubbish' captures the moment that self-doubt transforms into self-respect. It is about taking out the emotional trash, reclaiming your voice, and refusing to carry someone else's nonsense any longer." 

The accompanying music video for "Rubbish" elevates the song's cinematic tone. The visual's golden-hued landscape harmonizes perfectly with the Retro Soul soundscape. The video, directed by illustrious filmmaker Riccardo Solorzano, features Soleil on set and performing while also depicting her on television screens. The mesmerizing, chic music video oozes assured confidence. 

The sultry, enchanting jam is the product of renowned musical geniuses. Soleil co-wrote "Rubbish" with the song's producer, Dinni Bartholomew. Josh Walton (bass and synth pad), Juan Santiago (keys), Moises Lenare (drums), and Richard Boisrond (guitar) add oomph to the immaculate instrumental. Eminent engineer Paolo Angulo mixed and mastered "Rubbish." "Rubbish" closes out the summer and serves as a prelude to Soleil's forthcoming releases. "Rubbish" rubs listeners/viewers the right way. 

Who is Soleil?

Soleil is a singer-songwriter, DJ, and vocal producer known for soulful storytelling, powerful vocals, and genre-blending performances that bridge the stage and dance floor. Originally from New York and now based in Miami, Soleil creates immersive musical experiences inspired by Soul, R&B, Blues, EDM, Disco House, Deep House, Amapiano, Afrobeats, Baile Funk, and Pop. 

Soleil has appeared on countless stages nationally and internationally, including Carnegie Hall, Miami Beach Bandshell, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Guitar Hotel, The Underline, and Sofar Sounds. She has performed at events and festivals, including Art Basel activations, FedEx's Formula One corporate event, Funky Buddha Festival, and Spirit Airlines' #Music4Miles concert series. She also DJs regularly throughout Miami and has performed internationally, including an official Miami Music Week set for Lady of the House and Labelworx.

Soleil's music and artistry have been featured in numerous media outlets and radio stations, such as Grammy.com, Billboard Argentina, Dancing Astronaut, EDM Sauce, Rolling Stone India, EARMILK, We Rave You, ELEVATOR, The Hype Magazine, and 102.7 FM The Beach Miami. She has received recognition from Sony, Music.com, SoundCloud, and ReverbNation.

Beyond performing, Soleil is a voting member of The Recording Academy and serves on the Florida Chapter's Songwriters & Composers Committee, and mentors emerging artists through Grammy U, Women in Music, and Symphonic Distro. She is also an active member of Next Generation Music Foundation, where she helps guide youth in foster care through music education and mentorship. Through every performance, collaboration, and song, Soleil is passionate about using music to inspire connection, creativity, and self-expression.

What are the greatest lessons that you’ve learned so far?

Releasing music is a vulnerable thing because everyone gets a look inside your mind...but it is also a very beautiful and freeing act. Growth comes from experience, both good and bad, and to share that via song is helpful for me.

Being authentic is so powerful. When I first got started in music, I spent a lot of time wondering how I should sound or what people wanted to hear. I've realized that the songs people connect with most are the ones that come from a real place.