Starting off before she was even a teenager, Martina Dawn began working as a singer and entertainer. Music was something that always was a passion and was something that came naturally, as she has an incredibly musical family. Being from a small-town Alberta setting, this first single that Martina is releasing is one that is truly launching her big-time dreams and making them a reality.
Many different well-known names in the industry were helpful in the process of making this song as great as it is. Using award winning musicians like Matthew Atkins (Drums), Darren Savard (electric guitar), Kris Ulrich (Acoustic guitar), Jesse Peters (keys/programming), and of course Travis Switzer (bass/production) who plays on and produced the track, the song was made with the best of the best everything. Not only was the music made by the best, but it was also mixed by Juno and CCMA award winner Bart McKay, who is one of the tops in the country. It is important to also not forget who wrote the actual song itself. Jason Massey, one of the co-writers, is a Grammy nominated producer on two of country star Kelsea Ballerini’s albums. The other co-writer, Hannah Ellis, is an established writer and artist who is currently on the rise in Nashville’s music scene. A great song like “Hate It” truly takes a village to make, but when it is done, it is worth all of the hard work and time put into it.
he story of the song starts off with the mention of a break up. The feeling of heartbreak that follows the end of a relationship is familiar to so many people, and that is where the lyrics first pull the listener in. The song then goes into the situation of still being attached to the person you had fell in love with, and being so emotionally invested in them that you cannot let go. That situation of not letting go then leads to one being at the other partners beck and call, which creates a toxic situation for both involved. The line in the bridge that sings “I hate that you know I’ll always let you in,” is the line that wraps the whole story of the song together and is what makes the listener really connect with Martina’s voice. Not only are the lyrics a great aspect of the song, but the melody is what will get those lyrics caught in your head. Catchy and relatable, the song will be one that you can play anywhere and will play everywhere.
The experience of making this song was one that is really helping Martina’s career in music take flight. With her passion for entertaining and making people feel connected to her through her art, she has been more eager than ever to share this project with her listeners and audience. She is hoping that you fall in love with the song as much as she did the first time that she heard it.
