We first heard one of 2016’s most impressive new voices, singer-songwriter Abir, through her collaborations. Earlier this year, she teamed up with rapper-singer-saxophonist Masego for the excellent dance track “Waves,” and she’s previously been featured on tracks by Fabolous and producer Illmind (50 Cent, Kanye West, Drake). But now the vocal powerhouse is stepping into the spotlight on her own with the hard-hitting new track “Girls,” released on Abir’s 22nd birthday.

Produced by EFF3X, the track — a blend of R&B, Hip hop, and electro — features Abir throwing shade at jealous folks “talking this and that” about people making moves. “It isn’t about being bitter,” Abir states. “It’s actually an anthem for all the young girls and boys who are actually making shit happen!” Happy birthday to the Morocco-born, Queens, NY-based singer.