Resident UK RnB queen Mahalia spoke to Latifa Tee on Arvos about making music in lockdown, articulating experiences of jealousy through music, and cutting loose from unsupportive friends.
Cross-Atlantic RnB phenomenon Mahalia might have had a quieter 2020 than expected – following the breakthrough release of her 2019 album Love and Compromise, she was slated to play at Brixton Academy on her 22nd birthday. But with the extra time, her musical output didn’t disappoint; five collaborations, one remix with Cam’ron, one acoustic cover and an EP later, Mahalia shook off 2020 (the Bad Year) and stepped in to 2021 (the Good Year) with Rico Nasty on ‘Jealous’. The collaboration perfectly showcases her style, drawing as much inspiration from TLC as from the sound of fellow Brits Jorja Smith or Ella Mai.
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