Nikia’s second single is all about self love. The delectable medley of neo-soul, jazz, and contemporary r&b is smooth to a fault. A solo project with assistance on the sax and bass, Nikia records everything with MIDI before seeking for external help to fill out the missing blocks. She has an ability to glide over the beat, effortlessly floating over the honeydew melodic production. Her delivery is languid, lackadaisical almost. But that slowed down groove is precisely how she’s able to draw you in and keep you in a state of pure halcyon bliss. It’s neo-soul with style, a suave and genial tune that doesn’t need to be loud or in your face to exude positivity.
The track’s about a romantic encounter in the summer which leads to a successful date. “I think the song was inspired by a guy I chatted with on Hinge. He had a nice voice and everything but turns out he was misogynistic“. Perhaps not the ending she would have anticipated, but hey, at least we have a wonderful neo-soul record to thank for it. Soulful, soothing, and serenading. A welcome relaxant for whatever mood you might be in.