Tisha Campbell-Martin’s music has taken a backseat over the last two decades, but only because the actress/singer has been busy starring in multiple television series and films.
Now, Campbell-Martin is venturing back into music with her new song “Steel Here,” which tackles her past demons. The music video for the song features Campbell-Martin showcasing a range of emotions including despair, strength and confidence.
Campbell-Martin has previously revealed that she was sexually abused when she was just three-years-old. Many of the themes within the song and video for “Steel Here” are influenced by the event and the singer’s insistence that, despite her past, she’s “still here.”
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On Twitter, Campbell-Martin explained the symbolism in the video, revealing the video features the apology letter she received from the person who “violated” her.
@TishaCampblMrtn my favorite scene in the video is u in the black dress and the words on you! What does that scene represent?
— SAMMIE THE MONSTER (@theartofpsycho) September 22, 2015
@theartofpsycho the writing on my body and the man writing the letter reps the actual words of an apology letter I recently received…
— Tisha4real (@TishaCampblMrtn) September 22, 2015
@theartofpsycho …low self esteem, self-deprecation or any negative emotion) being released and the freedom from it. The writing…
— Tisha4real (@TishaCampblMrtn) September 22, 2015
@theartofpsycho … From the person who violated me when I was 3 yrs old. By blessing me w the apology letter he allotted me the ability…
— Tisha4real (@TishaCampblMrtn) September 22, 2015
@theartofpsycho to be free and to forgive #blessed #thankful
— Tisha4real (@TishaCampblMrtn) September 22, 2015