Nao, or Neo Jessica Joshua, has released her new single titled ‘Messy Love‘. The track comes as one of a couple singles, which tease the English singer-songwriter’s upcoming album. ‘Messy Love‘ perfectly encapsulates the artist and record producer’s self described ‘wonky funk’.
Your wish is my command
Messy Love is all yours tomorrow (21.6.21)A false start/leak last week made me see that the universe really wants me to release this song into the world, and now @Annie Mac has made it The Hottest Record In The World on radio 1… pic.twitter.com/ynTxPumS5l
— NAO (@thisNAO) June 20, 2021
East London’s Nao is not new to releasing hard hitting singles. Her ‘wonky funk’ combines electronic, hip-hop rhythm with dubstep components. In a unique, off-beat fashion Nao contributes greatly to the Alternative R&B scene. ‘Messy Love‘ definitely confirms this contribution that Nao often makes for the UK music scene. It also confirms the greatness of Nat’s recent string of singles. Back in 2020 she releases ‘Woman’ and then subsequently, in 2021, she released ‘Antidote‘. Both singles received great reception.
‘Messy Love‘ teases the artists upcoming album even more. It is a delicate single which explores relationships with both self and other. To produce the empowering track, Nao teamed up with producer D’Mile. The relatable lyricism of the hardships of a romantic relationship – “Everybody’s pent up and scarred with broken hearts and I don’t wanna go back there” – amongst a mix of soul, electronic music, funk and R&B, make the single irresistible.
This new single, which will feature on her new album, will be Nao’s latest album since her 2018 LP ‘Saturn‘. ‘Saturn‘ formed the singer-songwriters second album, following on from her debut album ‘For All We Know‘ back in 2016. The debut album led to a Brit Nomination for the Best British Female Solo Artist and Nat’s musical achievements have not lessened since then. In 2020 she was also nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the Grammy Awards. This line of success and musical praise means that ‘Messy Love’ is likely to offer Nao promising opportunities in her career this year.
It takes a natural musical flare to be able to confine such a large musical range, which Nao possesses, into one single. Yet, time and time again the singer-songwriter proves her abilities. ‘Messy Love‘ yet again reminds it’s listeners why Nao is constantly one to look out for on the Alternative R&B scene.
You can listen to Nao’s new single ‘Messy Love‘ here:
