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Nikki Taylor Drops Incredible New Track “Fake Luv”
Nikki Taylor (aka Nikki Taylor Vibe) is a US recording artist based in Manhattan, NYC. She’s a cross-genre artist with a soulful voice and an ability to connect deeply with her audience through hypnotic vocals and lyrics that tell stories. Shortly after collaborating with Royce Da 5’9 and Young Ra in 2020, she released her debut EP, Siren. The project garnered acclaim for its broad range of topics from mental health, addiction, depression and anxiety to empowerment and self-love, and Nikki went on to be named Breakout Artist of the Year by Power 98.5.
Keen to capitalise on her rising status and growing momentum, Nikki has unveiled her captivating new single, “Fake Luv”. The track will inspire confidence within listeners for its empowering lyrical themes about discovering self-worth. Packed with infectious melodies, entrancing vocals and a huge memorable hook, Nikki surely has a hit on her hands with this latest release as she asks: “Did you fake being in love?”
Speaking further on the new release, Nikki says, “‘Fake Luv’ is all about self-reflection and self-worth in a relationship when you realise you are being told conflicting stories and the actions don’t meet the words. You are not being prioritised, so you put yourself first and walk away, but you’re still left confused thinking if it was ever real.”
“Fake Luv” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://foundation-media.ffm.to/fakeluv.
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A song written during months of recovery from spinal surgery might be expected to sound a little heavy. jon scott’s “YOU ARE SO REAL” takes a different route.
The single came together while scott was bedbound and working through rehabilitation. It reflects the support he received from family, friends and others who reached out, as well as the happiness of returning to creative work. Yet the finished track is not weighed down by that story. It sounds like someone who has found a reason to put the kettle on, turn up the music and enjoy the day.
The retro-inspired production gives it a relaxed, classic feel, while the vocals keep things upbeat and joyful. The chorus is direct, and the instrumental section lets the song settle into its own rhythm.
That contrast is what makes the track interesting. The circumstances behind it are serious, but the song itself is about what makes life worth celebrating. It is not trying to turn recovery into a dramatic musical statement. Instead, it takes the support that helped scott through and gives it a joyous soundtrack.
“YOU ARE SO REAL” is a song about feeling better, but it gets there through a good mood rather than a heavy explanation. That is a refreshing way to approach a subject that could easily have gone in another direction. Have a listen for yourself below, courtesy of Now Listen.
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