Qendresa Returns With “Besitos / Gave Myself 2 U”

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North West London’s Qendresa returns with a new AA-side, “Besitos / Gave Myself 2 U,” continuing her instinct for blending sensuality, rhythm and electronic production into a world distinctly her own. As a singer, songwriter, DJ and producer, Qendresa moves comfortably between different corners of contemporary music, creating records that carry both club energy and intimate emotion. The new release places that duality at the centre, pairing two songs that explore desire from different angles.

Leading the release, “Besitos” leans into reggaeton with a rolling, percussive groove that gives the track its heat. Qendresa’s vocals sit naturally within the rhythm, delivering the song with a sense of flirtation and freedom as she addresses the pull of a long-distance lover. The track carries a physical quality, built for movement, while its lyrics centre desire, independence and the freedom to embrace sexuality without restraint.

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The accompanying visual, directed by Yussef Haridy, expands that world through a series of intimate and cinematic scenes. Candlelight gives way to moonlight as Qendresa appears surrounded by diamonds, pearls and the shimmering waters of the Iberian sea. The imagery mirrors the sensuality of “Besitos”, presenting femininity as something powerful and self-possessed. Across the visual, she occupies the centre of the frame with a magnetic presence that matches the song’s confident energy.

Paired with “Gave Myself 2 U,” the AA-side adds another dimension to Qendresa’s exploration of intimacy. Where “Besitos” draws its energy from rhythm, movement and playful seduction, the second track turns further inward, focusing on the vulnerability that comes with giving yourself completely to another person. The two songs capture different sides of desire, its physical pull and emotional surrender, while reinforcing Qendresa’s ability to move between club culture, songwriting and personal storytelling.

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