NATIONAL NEWS (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) — — Rising artist Liyah Bey is expanding her reach with the worldwide release of her emotionally powerful single “Abused” through a new partnership between her creative platform, Beyond Illusions, and Thump Records. The agreement provides global distribution through Virgin Music Group in association with Universal Music Group (UMG). Already earning attention for its emotional honesty and powerful vocal performance, “Abused” is connecting with listeners through its message of resilience and authenticity. Thump Records President Bill Walker said, “From the moment we heard Liyah Bey’s music, we knew she had something rare-a voice that’s both powerful and deeply authentic. ABOUT BEYOND ILLUSIONSBeyond Illusions is an artist-led creative platform founded by Liyah Bey, dedicated to artistic ownership, authenticity, and long-term creative development.