Mahalia, one of R&B’s finest, has returned, after leaving us waiting rather impatiently for the whole of 2020. Undertaking another genius collaboration, she has enlisted the talents of fellow powerhouse Rico Nasty, on the sensational track ‘Jealous.’
Always raising the bar, ‘Jealous’ sees Mahalia interweave her sugary and soothing style, defined by those signature dulcet vocals, with an edgy flair aided by Rico Nasty’s brand of ‘sugar trap’ that is ever so alluring. Led by romantic, almost Spanish-style guitar, the track spices up the genre boundaries, incorporating a mix of lustrous soulful notes alongside gritty, pulsing percussion. The straight-talking talents candidly deliver their lyricism with as much sass and confidence you would expect from such a radiant duo. Bold and fiery, the empowering narrative puts self-worth at its forefront, emitting both an infectious and punchy vitality.
“Well, are you feelin’ jealous of me? I showed you off and it turned you into a show-off”
Continuing in her position as a voice that has changed the UK R&B scene, it’s exciting to see Mahalia’s artistic range develop, as she shifts her trajectory to express the feisty energy we all hoped she would unleash. Drawing in the interest of major labels from the age of 13, Mahalia always had her sights set on making herself heard and has since cemented herself as a soulful trailblazer. Her 2019 album LOVE AND COMPROMISE featured popular favourites ‘Simmer (feat. Burna Boy)’ and ‘What You Did (feat. Ella Mai)’, showcasing Mahalia really coming into her own and trademarking her own personal sound.
Now sitting comfortably in her style, it seems ‘Jealous’ signifies Mahalia’s fearlessness to experiment with her music, making us all the more eager to hear what she returns with.
