If you are looking for a nocturne, luscious and evocative R&B cut, you may have just found it. ‘Selfish’ is exactly that, a hypnotic and brooding jump into highly personal and emotional territories, yet somehow still charged with a sizeable sultry character. We suspect the song to be extremely relatable, after all, everyone has experienced some love troubles… exactly like Nia Marie has. Hailing from New York City, the talented songstress embraces true authenticity while maintaining a safe distance from the lyrical matter; ‘Selfish’ acts as a cathartic release of sorts.
Written by Nia Marie herself, the record was then produced by longtime collaborator and friend Juan Arango. Their artistic alchemy is quite apparent, and the final result speaks volumes about both creatives. Arango does a great job on the production, weaving the fine line between timeless R&B magic and melodic alt-pop elements. H.E.R. is mentioned as one of the primary influences behind the piece.
From a lyrical standpoint, the record stems from romantic pain and the deep emotional labour endured by Nia Marie. It’s certainly a personal effort, one that showcases her introspective maturity and her songwriting honesty. As we are told, “‘Selfish’ was born from the aftermath of a breakup and the raw emotions Nia felt at the time. While writing the song was emotional, it was also easy in a way that it felt as though it had already been written. It flowed in a way that she was able to write how she was feeling, with full honesty.”
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