TASH returns with “Rumor Mill,” the first single from her upcoming second album, Done Dirty. The track continues the sound she has been building around neo-soul and conscious, adult contemporary rap, bringing together a thoughtful approach to songwriting and a style that gives the lyrics room to take centre stage.
There is an interesting creative process behind the project. TASH is an AI-created artist, but the writing and overall musical direction come from lyricist and creator Chris Barchuk. He writes the lyrics and makes the key decisions about the music, from its genre and instrumentation to the arrangement, tempo and vocal approach. AI tools are then used to bring his creative vision to life.
That distinction gives the project a clear identity. Rather than leaving the musical direction entirely to AI, Barchuk shapes how each song should sound and what it should communicate. “Rumor Mill” continues this approach, building on the blend of soulful influences and thoughtful rap that defines TASH’s music.
As the first taste of Done Dirty, the single also introduces the direction of the upcoming album. It gives listeners another look at the creative partnership between human songwriting and AI-assisted production, while keeping TASH’s established sound at the centre.
With this release, TASH opens the next chapter of the project and sets the stage for what is to come on the second album.
