The keen reader might remember Swiss songstress Nadia Maria from a feature we published just over a few months ago, praising the talented artist as developing an “ethereal and malleable aural space drenched in ethereal electronica, heavenly vocals and purposeful lyricism.” We stand by our words: Maria’s artistry is bold and introspective at the same time. Embracing soulful melodism, alt-pop production and a certain R&B allure, the project draws from tradition but looks to the future, taking songwriting inspiration from Nadia’s own personal experience and emotional growth.
In the aforementioned past article, we also teased an upcoming EP, ‘This Is A Solo And Not A Duet’. Well, that EP is out now! Years in the making, the record stands out as a crucial milestone for Nadia Maria, the arrival point of a committed aural journey, one that’s centred on unapologetic self-expression and positive imagery. Featuring six dynamic episodes, ‘This Is A Solo And Not A Duet’ carries a good amount of kinetic grooves and blissful vocals, as Nadia Maria weaves a sonic itinerary throughout Neo Soul, R&B, and mainstream pop goodness. It’s an uplifting, vibrant record, one that certainly doesn’t disappoint.
Delving deeper into the meaningful lyrical ethos that propels the EP, Maria explains: “‘This Is A Solo And Not A Duet’ is an homage to self-love and all the detours it can take. It took me a long time to reach a point where I can say that I genuinely love myself and it changed my life! I hope to convey that feeling through these songs and to inspire the listeners to meet themselves with more compassion… and, yes, more love.”
Recommended! Discover ‘This Is A Solo And Not A Duet’ now: