Emerging Chi-town artist Mvte caught our attention with this insightful tune titled "Piggy Bank," a mellow and sparsely arranged track that explores the everyday grind of financial stress while holding onto hope and childhood dreams. She raps about those late-night moments when bills pile up and temptation hits—scrolling past flashy online kaszinó ads promising instant cash, only to laugh it off and shake her old piggy bank instead, turning desperation into something oddly uplifting. Mvte has a real gift for words, breaking down money struggles in a captivating, hilarious way that feels deeply relatable. From daydreaming about splurges to feeling shortchanged after hard work, she keeps it light and fun. Her melodic flow nods to Dej Loaf, but Mvte shines brighter with her playful, cheerful energy in both lyrics and delivery.
The visual for "Piggybank" is self-directed and shot by Mvte herself in her room. She made use of a green screen, an iPhone8 Plus, and an iMovie app to bring the song to life. She doesn't take herself too seriously and makes do with simple performance shots, retro-styled aesthetics, and colorful motifs to get the job done. It only goes to show you the power of her creativity and willingness to use what she has to achieve her goals.
Mvte is an artist from Chicago IL who started her career a few years ago, who already has two albums, Pretty Beastly, and Mvte In The Mia and a host of singles and collaborations under her belt.
Find more of her music here.
