Nyah Grace has released her brand new single ‘Down’, the latest song to be taken from her forthcoming second album Divinely Devoted out June 20th via Palawan Productions.
The Manchester by way of Oregon neo-soul singer delivers relatable relationship blues with ‘Down’. Her voice – at once rich, wounded, and resolute – glides through themes of heartbreak, defiance and self-worth in the swaggering gospel song. She effortlessly showcases her incredible range as she delivers a show-stopping performance bolstered by an imposing wall of rich harmonies. With ‘Down’ Nyah Grace doesn’t just share a feeling – she immerses you in it.
The choral voices were created Phil Spector-style with producer De’Jour Thomas (Chlöe, Fousheé, Monaleo) in the studio as Nyah explains, “De’Jour stood me in front of the mic, really close, and then a little bit further back. Then we did it together a couple of times. We did tons and tons of takes. We did a couple way in the back of the room, just screaming it. One time I sang it in my head voice. Then one just really loose and shouting.”
‘Down’ has spawned what Nyah professes is “probably my favourite song” which came together fluidly as she explains further, “When I first heard the demo, it was just like ‘Whoa! This could be something really, really cool’. What’s funny is some of those lines were just one-takes I’d written a minute before, thinking it was just going to be a demo. Afterwards he was like, ‘Okay, it’s done’. That song really captures the moment.”
Continuing she says, “Writing ‘Down’ was a cathartic experience for me. It allowed me to channel the frustration, angst, and eventual acceptance that came from a past relationships and the way I was treated. I loved experimenting with the space and dynamics in this song and giving my raw emotions room to breathe.”
Already receiving early support from BBC Introducing, ‘Down’ follows the release of lead single ‘Only Mine’ which also proved a radio hit receiving repeat plays across Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra, BBC 6 Music and BBC Introducing. It also found home on a number of high profile streaming playlists including Spotify’s R&B UK, R&B Weekly, Fresh Finds R&B, Sweet Soul Sunday and more.
Ahead of her new album release Nyah Grace has been announced as a face of the new Adidas x SIZE? Superstar launch. A launch that reflects the diversity and evolution of both music and sneaker culture.
Nyah Grace will also be performing at the Global Soul Showcase at London’s Jazz Cafe on July 6th. Tickets are available now here and more live dates are due to be announced soon.
DIVINELY DEVOTED TRACK LISTING
- Back Of The Cab
- Obvious
- Down
- Fall Into You
- I Know
- Only Mine
- Without Me
- Aphrodite
- Seventeen
- I Can’t Love You The Same