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Emerging Swedish producer-songwriter MONA is ready to deliver her debut single in the form of "Gold Baby," which is out on all digital platforms Friday and premiering now exclusively on Variance.

The breathtaking track, which MONA wrote and produced alongside her collaborator Marcus, is a preview of her upcoming debut EP Au, which is expected to arrive in the coming months.

According to the artist—who counts Kelela, BANKS and Jai Paul among her current influences—the song is reflective of a breakup and the subsequent questions and emotional phases. "It's about the point in a relationship when realizing that you've reached a dead end and there's no way back to what once was," she notes.

The result is an entrancing and spellbinding listen, leaving listeners eager for more.

Hear "Gold Baby" below or on Spotify, and follow along on Facebook for future updates.