A sonic explosion of freedom...
21 · 02 · 2025
Nao has endured Saturn’s hardening, a transformative rite of passage that transitions a girl into a woman. Now, illuminated by the light at the tunnel's end, Nao’s fourth studio album, ‘Jupiter,’ is a harvest of what has been sown.
Beginning with ‘Wildflower,’ a vibrant proclamation of arrival, Nao celebrates both existence and the act of creation. ‘Poolside’ evokes the grooves of the ’80s, while ‘We All Win’ acts as an infectious dance anthem that whisks you away to sandy shores and gentle breezes.
In times of hardship and burdens to carry, ‘Jupiter’ serves as a remedy that assures all can still be well, if we choose it. Reflecting her hard-earned optimism, Nao shares, “Jupiter is joyful; it’s the planet of growth, expansion, and personal transformation. I aimed to create an album that captured all of these elements so that when you listen, you experience a beautiful shift in your own joy.”
On ‘Jupiter,’ Nao has encapsulated liberation and transformed it into a rich sound tapestry, a sonic burst of curiosity and play.
8/10
Words: Jazmin Kylene
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