Alternative R&B artist Amaria has a modern sound that builds on the mellow yet engrossing aspects of neo-soul, as mastered by the likes of Erykah Badu and Amel Larrieux. The Tampa native made her commercial debut on New Year's Day 2020 with the self-written, self-produced "Morning," a confident first step from the then-teenaged singer. A steady flow of singles and collaborations, along with a 2021 EP entitled Bittersweet, have followed since then.