WHEN IT comes to creating love songs Ayra Starr says she’s finally ‘found a balance’.

One of Africa’s hottest global music superstars, Starr has released her new single ‘Rhythm & Blues’ today via Mavin Records.

Fresh from making her first appearance at the MTV VMAs the soulful Afrobeats track marks a new chapter for the hotly-tipped singer-songwriter, who is ready to unleash a new body of work following the huge success of her singles ‘Rush’ and ‘Sability’.

‘Rhythm & Blues’ is a mood-setter, glowing with Starr’s signature warm vocal tones and buoyed by a gentle, rhythmic beat to create the perfect late-summer soundtrack. The evocative love song is co-written by Starr and Novemba; and is produced by Sparrq.

Starr said: “I consider myself a hard girl void of vulnerability, I would say love songs were cheesy and wouldn’t think of making one but I’ve finally found a balance. I’ve put myself out there and I’m allowing myself receive and give love through music and It’s safe to say I’ve let my guard down with ‘Rhythm and Blues’.

“Adding the Ayra Starr colour to Afrobeats with the melodies, riffs and runs and overall delivery, ‘Rhythm and Blues’ was quite easy to make while collaborating with Sparrq and Novemba.

“It shows that I can be vulnerable while still being a strong woman embracing my emotions”.

Since debuting in 2021, Starr has quickly become one of this generation’s most undeniable new voices in music. Renowned for her anthemic Afrobeats tracks and unapologetic style; the Beninese-Nigerian artist has amassed critical acclaim from tastemaker press, a huge international following and over one billion global streams.

Following the release of her defining debut album “19 & Dangerous”; her position as Africa’s hottest rising star has seen Starr tapped for collaborations with some of music’s biggest names including Wizkid, Stormzy, Kelly Rowland, Tiwa Savage and Leigh-Anne, to name just a few.

Rema does a billion on Spotify