Well, it’s not really as much an introduction as it is a re-branding. Back in 2008, we introduced our readers to a local artist named Muhsinah. A few months later, she was gracious enough to accept DCist’s invitation to be the headliner at Unbuckled 7. Since then, she’s been anything but complacent. Mushinah was nominated for a Grammy in 2010 and contributed for another nominated album.

Now she’s back — not as Muhsinah but as saƒia. Earlier this week, her management team announced the change (Safia is her middle name) through a new website and video which may indicate a style shift from multi-layered electronica to more melodic pop.