
We’ve been blessed with an abundance of NAO recently as the singer-songwriter gears up for the release of her album Jupiter in February and its supporting tour. So far, we’ve gotten singles “Wildflowers,” “Elevate” and “All Of Me.” Now she’s back to give us a four-peat with the release of her cheerful new single “Happy People.”
NAO approaches the song, which was co-produced by STINT and Yakob, with a healthy dose of optimism as she touches on the importance of relationships for a life of contentment. She speaks mainly to the people who pour into one another and offer support. Over the bubbly production that seems to strike a balance between Afrobeats and pop, she speaks to how these bonds can be lifesaving and help to make life much more enjoyable.
“We could be happy people / Don’t worry ’bout who don’t need you / I don’t need no else but you and I,” she sings on the chorus. “I found my people / Living like happy people / Living a life more peaceful / I don’t need no one else but you and I.”
“‘Happy People’ is about finding peace, joy and purpose in meaningful connections with those who truly care,” NAO said about the song in a press release. “It celebrates the strength of relationships and friendships.”
This one is definitely making us feel warm and fuzzy. It’s also making us even more excited to hear what NAO will be bringing when Jupiter arrives on Friday, February 21st. Listen to “Happy People” and watch its visualizer when you head below.