Tinashe Dares You to Sleep on Her with Hypnotic New Single “Melatonin”

Tinashe is back, and she is making sure no one is sleeping on her. The singer, songwriter, and producer just dropped her latest track, “Melatonin” and it’s a sharp, heavy-hitting club cut that keeps her unstoppable run going.

If you’ve been following her journey since she went independent, you already know she plays by her own rules. “Melatonin” leans right into that freedom, mixing underground house grooves with the sharp, effortless pop sensibilities she’s known for.

A Darker, Club-Ready Vibe

Produced by Zack Sekoff, nightfeelings, and Ricky Reed, the track trades soft R&B vibes for a relentless, industrial-leaning pulse. It’s built for dim lights and crowded rooms, featuring a driving bassline that doesn’t let up from start to finish.

Far from soothing, the title is entirely ironic. Tinashe uses the track to throw subtle shade at anyone who ever doubted her hustle or tried to count her out.

• The Hook: “Sleeping, sleeping, sleeping on me, bitch, you so melatonin.”

• The Flex: “Bet you thought we’d stop, you already know we kept it going, getting hella coin.”

She sounds completely unfazed, dropping bars with total confidence right over a clever sample from viral creator @kyaralechaee (“Why you crying? I never wanna stop partying, I love this shit”).

Inside the Visuals

Directed by 91 Rules, the music video matches the song’s high-energy pace. It’s a true showcase of movement, blending ballet, hip-hop, and ballroom choreography. Tinashe moves effortlessly through the chaos, rocking a series of standout runway looks alongside a packed cast.

What’s Next?

“Melatonin” follows earlier releases like “Too Easy” and “Crash Out,” building up the anticipation for her upcoming eighth studio album, Popstar, dropping on September 25.

She’s also hitting the road this fall for a string of headlining dates in cities like Chicago, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles.