Blood may be thicker than water, but it can still freeze. With the vibe of a jazzy slam poem, Mimo’s “Papa Was” tells the story of an icy cold father figure, wherein she reclaims power over a traumatic past by staring it right in the face to the tune of upright bass and free-flowing piano. 

Montreal-born and New York-based, the scope of Mimo’s artistic talents encompasses everything from dancing to theatre acting, lending a feeling of true performance to “Papa Was”. Self-described as a blend of neo-soul and street jazz, her style is organically understated on the surface, yet rich in its expressiveness and impact. With the sleek coolness of a beat poet, the artist drops lines with a bohemian tinge like, “Papa was a rolling stone, now I got stones”, while cruising over a pocket drum beat and gliding between piano chords. Bold and a little mystic, Mimo’s performance here is one devoid of all apprehension, favouring heartfelt truth over flashy frills. 
Soulful and satiny, the addictive vibes flowing out of “Papa Was” are only a preview of what’s to come, with Mimo’s full-length project Street Candid set to drop this fall.