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BBI

by NYALLAH

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‘BBI’ is a triumphant, introspective reintroduction from singer-songwriter-producer NYALLAH as they return to music after a nearly fatal accident last year. The song is reminiscent of an audible journal entry, beginning in a celestial, synth-driven world before gaining roots within NYALLAH's warm, yet husky tone and the entrancing bass line on top of the Afropop groove. BBI serves as a reminder and warning: like a phoenix, NYALLAH is rising from the ashes with this release.

lyrics

I ain't one to compete
Just ride in my lane
Switch up my flow,
I ain't never scared to change

Remember before,
I was nervous night and day
Freaking out, worried, and second guessing my own strength

Stressed about the things that don't even fucking matter
Overthinking, questioning, stuck in old patterns
Should've done this Oh, I should've done better
But now I recognize and I got my shit together

So I can't beat myself up for the last time
No use in looking back, and hitting rewind
Best believe I can't be wasting no time
And I'll be goddamned if I waste another rhyme

Best believe I, best be-, best believe I (yeah yeah) (Best believe I)
Best believe I, best be-, best believe I (Best believe I)
Best believe I, best be-, best believe I, yeah

Best believe I, best believe I, best believe I
Best believe I, best believe I, best believe I
Best believe I, best believe I, best believe I

(Ya) Fucked up my mood?
Fuck out my face!
I'm not the one to hold the blame
I don't adhere to foolish games
Watch me hit reply, and send a fade (fade)

Get out my room!
Get out my space!
I'm not the one you want to play
See I don't adhere to foolish games
See honey? No, I am not afraid

I've always been this way
As I'm shedding, I'm learning
Growing and burning
Actively floating
Out of the matrix,
No-more-participating, yeah

Best believe I, best be-, best believe I (Be-best believe, yes)
Best believe I, best be-, best believe I (yes, I'm 1 of 1 indeed, yes)
Best believe I, best be-, best believe I (And you don't wanna cross or test me)
Best believe, yes (Me and my people? Yeah we blessed, yes! yes!)

Best believe I, best be-, best believe I (Be-best believe, yes)
Best believe I, best be-, best believe I (yes, I'm 1 of 1 indeed, yes)
Best believe I, best be-, best believe I (And you don't wanna cross or test me)
Best believe, yes (Me and my people? Yeah we blessed, yes! yes!)

(Ooh, ooh, ahhh)

credits

released August 16, 2023
written, arranged + performed by NYALLAH
produced by NYALLAH
feat. add'l production by LUXE.WAV + AKARI SAGE
add'l vocals by NYALLAH
recorded by LIGHTFOOT
mixed by GOODBOY
mastered by AKARI SAGE

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NYALLAH Brooklyn, New York

NYALLAH (they/them) is a Sierra Leonean non-binary queer multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn by way of Los Angeles. They are a vocalist, songwriter, music and events producer.

NYALLAH’s upcoming record, R+B, provides a fresh take on the classic yet ever-evolving sounds of R&B. Arriving September 14th, the record was created during their 3+ month recovery after a near-death car accident.
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