Rising pop artist Emi Araishi is turning heads with her bold return to the music scene. Her latest single, “Not Your Baby,” is a glittering, groove-laced anthem that’s both nostalgic and defiantly modern and it’s already earning her spots on multiple Spotify editorial playlists in Asia.
Blending early 2000s pop aesthetics with futuristic production, “Not Your Baby” is a powerful declaration of self-worth. Emi wrote the track as a rejection of external validation and performative love, choosing instead to spotlight inner strength and independence.
“This song is my way of saying I don’t need anyone’s love to feel validated,” says Araishi. “It calls out empty apologies and fake promises. Your worth isn’t something someone else gives you, it comes from within.”
Musically, the track shimmers with bell-like synths, gritty breakbeats, and subtle nods to Baltimore and Jersey club. Araishi draws influence from artists like PinkPantheress, Charli XCX, NewJeans, and Nelly Furtado, crafting a vibe that’s both fresh and familiar.
With this release, Emi Araishi isn’t just stepping back into the spotlight, she’s owning it. “Not Your Baby” is a breakup anthem, a coming-of-age moment, and a bold introduction to the next era of her artistry.