McFerrin played most of the instruments, including the piano, synth, and bass .
Known for her vocal looping, McFerrin creates a rich, "shimmering" soundscape with various layers of background vocals. Madison McFerrin - Stay Away (From Me) (Official Video)
The official music video for "Stay Away (From Me)," released on , marks a significant milestone for Madison McFerrin as her first self-produced track. Directed and edited by Arius Reynoso Sotolongo , the video features a vibrant, "neon-hued" and "trippy" aesthetic that complements the song's themes of anxiety, inner struggle, and self-preservation. Visual Style and Production McFerrin played most of the instruments, including the
As a "fiercely independent" artist, McFerrin maintained full creative control, including writing and producing the song herself. Directed and edited by Arius Reynoso Sotolongo ,
McFerrin describes the song as a "conduit through the fear of the unknown," helping her release the "gripping anxiety" of a new reality.