Siena Liggins Doesn’t Borrow Confidence—She Serves It
Those who have earned the right to be confident will be able to trace that confidence back to Friday night when they were drinking beer on the terrace, after midnight, in the concrete jungle of wherever they live. This is where Siena Liggins resides. The chorus of “FCKN SWEET” could be considered the punchline for her — for example, when she sings, “I’m not saying you aren’t as much a part of my journey as I am to yours,” it feels like she’s simply saying it for emphasis rather than anything else; it doesn’t feel “arrogant or ironic,” just “crystalclear.”
The production on this track almost has an energy that resembles a summer thunderstorm — from Carobae’s bright, punchy production to Siena’s cool, calm vocals floating effortlessly above them. The way she uses affirmations as if they were hooks and how she uses hooks almost like they were money results in hyper-joyful alt-pop song that can’t quite figure out how to be considered “campy,” “surreal” or “grounded” at the same time. You’ll find yourself blushing, moving and texting your friends something irresponsible only to play the track again.
Siena was born and raised in Michigan and made her mark from her experiences in Atlanta and Detroit — a source of culture that has influenced and shaped her philosophy about how she sees herself in relation to her environment. Nearly 7 million streams (with “thicc” with most being associated with “Girlfriend”), she’s been busy documenting her achievements rather than seeking approval from anyone else. Whether it’sthrough Austin City Limits or Pride stages globally, HBO Max or via TikTok with encouragement provided by others, her rise feels like it was planned – she’s just using momentum to propel her forward.
"FCKN SWEET" signifies the commencement of a new phase: polished, buoyant, self-assured. Within the realm of Siena, the act of being excessively is just simply enough. A small amount of ash, or a little amount of glitter. The radical gesture, of providing an audible expression of self-love.