After sharing ‘Finesse,’ a highly relatable tale of not being able to say “no” to a toxic ex, Nija returns with a new single, ‘On Call,’ that finds her clearly in control when it comes to late night phone calls. Released today by Capitol Records, ‘On Call’ was produced by Ambezza (Drake, Future, Tinashe) and Larkin Noir.
Nija was recently named as one of VEVO DSCVR’s Artists To Watch 2022. She is also a member of the Black Voices Fund Artist Class of 2022.
‘On Call’ follows ‘Ease My Mind (Come Over),’ Nija’s debut single, which The FADER praised as a “booming, drill production-backed banger,” and ‘Finesse,’ which V Magazine described as “a smooth spitfire of a song that takes on a pounding bass and progressively smooth beat to help amplify the singer’s vocals.” UPROXX named “Finesse” as one of the best new R&B songs and noted, “Compared to her first release, ‘Finesse’ flaunts a slower tempo while maintaining a bounce.
Born in New Jersey and now based in Los Angeles, Nija had written scores of Billboard Hot 100 hits before she had even turned 21 Rolling Stone called her “one of music’s most sought-after songwriters.” Now – at 23 – the three-time GRAMMY Award-winning contributor is gaining widespread acclaim for her own music and relishing in the freedom to fully express herself.
InStyle noted, “Nothing is stopping Nija” and placed her on its “Badass 50,” a list of women who making the world a better place in 2021. VIBE hailed her as “a vocal talent whose sultry tone brings her lyrics to life.” Tipping her as a breakout artist on the rise, People said, “the brain behind some of the biggest hits…is now ready to make a name for herself.”
Check out the video for ‘On-Call’ below…
