5053760016175

February 15

NAO

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Format: 12"

Cat No: DMY10T

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Release Date:  01 July 2016

Label:  Little Tokyo Records

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5053760016175

Genres:  Electronic  R&B  

  • Description

    Nao follows up the infectious 'So Good', with her new EP "February 15" via Dummy Records.

    Continuing the theme of her first EP NAO combines cutting edge groove-led production with classic RnB/soul melodies but February 15 feels like a step up for the native Londoner. The synths and electronic drums remain but guitars and live bass play a bigger role on this record; "I'm a big fan of live instrumentation. It's the same as a voice to me, it captures emotion and an energy totally unique to your song. The likes of Prince & Chaka Khan are amazing for that." 

    With no record deal and no marketing budget, the success of NAO's debut EP came as quite a shock. Two days after she uploaded the title track to Soundcloud 'So Good' found its way to Zane Lowe, which started a chain of events that would shape the year for NAO. Following his "Next Hype" play the track started to gain a momentum and life of its own - leading to a #1 on HypeMachine, #4 on the iTunes electronic chart, a BBC 1XTRA playlist and 1.5 million plays on Soundcloud. She then went on to sell out her first two London shows in a matter of days and was asked to join Little Dragon on their 22-date European tour.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Inhale Exhale
      • 2. Zillionaire
      • 3. Apple Cherry

      Side 2

      • 1. Golden
      • 2. It's You