TINIKIJIMA IS THE SOUND OF BRIELLA RETURNING TO THE SHORE THAT TAUGHT HER HOW TO FEEL
There are places that become part of a person long before they become part of a story. For Briella, that place is Tinikijima. Named after the crystalline beach hidden along the coast of Choroní, Venezuela, her new EP arrives as both a homecoming and a rebirth. It is the beginning of a new chapter from the Venezuelan singer-songwriter, one that trades distance for roots and brings the colors, rhythms, and emotional truths of her homeland to the center of her music. Across seven songs, Briella transforms lived experience into something collective, creating a world where heartbreak, desire, friendship, and self-discovery are not hidden away but spoken out loud. Tinikijima arrives via Interscope Records and is available to stream now on all digital platforms.
Tinikijima feels like the moment after the tide pulls back and reveals everything left beneath the surface. The project embraces the contradictions that define growing up and learning yourself through love. There is confidence here, but also doubt. Briella writes from the perspective of someone unafraid to say the things many only admit in private. The conversations shared between best friends at two in the morning become songs; the warnings ignored become lessons; and the almost-loves become stories. In that sense, Tinikijima becomes more than a collection of tracks. It becomes a safe space and at times, a masterclass in navigating the people who enter and exit our lives.
The journey begins with “Pa Que Voy A Llora’?,” the project’s emotional compass. Drawing from the sounds and spirit of Venezuela’s Caribbean coast, Briella opens the track with a question that quietly shapes everything that follows: if this beauty raised me, why would I choose sadness? What begins as something deeply rooted and reflective eventually gives way to celebration. That shift becomes the foundation of Tinikijima itself.
From that point forward, Briella turns everyday experiences into sharp observations and shared truths. “Devuelve A Tu Marido” and “Princeso” showcase her at her most playful, delivering wit with purpose as she challenges the kinds of relationships that ask women to settle for less than they deserve. Meanwhile, “Menos Mal” arrives with the clarity that comes after the lesson has already been learned, transforming a near miss into something worth celebrating rather than mourning.
Elsewhere, Tinikijima leans into desire with the same honesty. “Ojalá” captures the uncertainty of wanting something real before it slips into another almost-love, while “Antes Que Salga El Sol” lingers in the tension that exists when attraction becomes impossible to ignore. Then there’s “2 Novios,” one of the project’s most mischievous moments. Flirtatious and provocative, it plays with fantasy as Briella steps into a character who refuses to choose. Together, these songs reveal the full emotional spectrum of Tinikijima. Briella isn’t interested in presenting a perfect version of womanhood, she wants to present a real one.
Tinikijima also marks a defining milestone in Briella’s career as her debut release under Interscope Records, ushering in a new era for the Venezuelan singer-songwriter as she brings her most personal and culturally rooted work to date onto a global stage. The EP’s momentum extends beyond the music through a worldwide partnership with Zumba, where “Princeso” was selected as one of the official choreographies and featured as the lead merengue track for Megamix 114.
Born in Valencia, Venezuela, Briella has spent years establishing herself as one of the most compelling voices of a new generation of Latin artists. A singer, songwriter, producer, and formally trained musician, she has built her career through an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and authenticity. With Tinikijima, she steps into her most complete artistic vision yet. It’s a love letter to Venezuela and a celebration of womanhood in all its complexity. Above all, it’s the sound of an artist returning to herself and inviting the rest of the world to come along.
TINIKIJIMA Tracklist:
1. Pa Que Voy A Llora’?
2. Devuelve A Tu Marido
3. Princeso
4. Ojalá
5. Menos Mal
6. Novios
7. Antes Que Salga El Sol