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Sofia Jade is nobody’s pawn in her sublimely stylised RnB Pop single

Posted on 31 October 2024

Sofia Jade’s new ambiently arresting RnB pop single, ‘Checkmate,’ delivers a mellow live lounge vibe as the London-based singer-songwriter sensuously stands her own ground on the romantic battleground.

With swathes of Lotharios making calculated moves in the game of love, countless individuals will feel the vindication spill from Checkmate, which the up-and-coming prodigy uses to declare she unapologetically refuses to be played.

Hailing from North London, 23-year-old Sofia Jade has crafted a unique and special story through her music. She found her voice at a young age but only started to pursue writing seriously during lockdown. In 2024, her sonic signature is honed to the nth degree and her lyrical depth is the sonic equivalent of the Grand Canyon.

The clever parables which explore manipulation in Checkmate are an undeniable attestation to Sofia Jade’s ability to heal through music. The track stands as a testament to her resilience and talent, marking her as a notable artist to watch in the RnB scene. Get her on your radar and watch her ascend from the underground.

Checkmate was officially released on October 4th; stream the single on all major platforms, including Spotify & YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

I Gave You My Time: Northamptonshire RnB singer Megzz feels like they gave up so easily on ‘Checkmate’

Posted on 26 August 2021

After singing so beautifully and from the heart with ‘Tell Me Why‘ from November 2020, Megzz moves on swiftly after being let down by someone she cared deeply for who clearly didn’t care enough on ‘Checkmate‘.

Megzz is a Northamptonshire, England-based indie RnB, pop and neo-soul artist. She sings with such a stunning grace and true elegance on each one of her carefully thought out creations.

”Believing that music is a powerful therapy, Megzz uses her talents to empower others, promote self-love and speak out about issues such as mental health.” ~ Megzz

This is the much-needed message of knowing your true value – as you when you give your heart to someone and they don’t reciprocate back –  it can have you thinking that you did something wrong, when actually you were just with a selfish time-waster.

You feel like this is a honey-tip wrapped singer who exudes such sensational vocals. Her reflective lyrics are honest and made with that honest journey, that has you feeling like you find it hard to trust these days.

‘Checkmate‘ from the Northamptonshire, England-based indie RnB, pop and neo-soul singer-songwriter Megzz, is the true story of moving away from the childish games that got you down in the dumps, as you now laugh it off and close the door on the former pieces.

With a funky bounce and crystal clear vocals which is a real pleasure to lather appealingly into, this is a wonderful track to play when you know its time to dust off the past and move into the future. Your all-knowing soul demands realness.

Stream this new single on Spotify and see more news on her IG channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen