No Hard Feelings (EP)

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No Hard Feelings
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Released31 May 2024
Genre
Length12:28
Label Warner
Producer
Singles from No Hard Feelings
  1. "Stealin' Love"
    Released: 28 March 2024
  2. "Forbidden Fruit"
    Released: 3 May 2024
  3. "OMG"
    Released: 31 May 2024 [2]

No Hard Feelings is the debut extended play by British singer and songwriter Leigh-Anne, and was released through Warner Records on 31 May 2024. [3] [4] [5] The EP consists of five tracks, and was supported by the release of the singles "Stealin' Love" and "Forbidden Fruit". It is lyrically inspired by her life experiences and musically incorporates roots of her Barbadian and Jamaican ancestry.

Contents

On 11 June 2024, Leigh-Anne announced that the EP was extended with the bonus track "Nature" which was released on 12 June 2024. [6]

Background

In March 2024, Leigh-Anne announced the release of a music project, that was separate from that of her debut album. [7] In April, an official website titled "No Hard Feelings" confirmed the name of her upcoming EP, which was also created for fans to discover more about the upcoming project. [8] On 22 May 2024, she announced that the release date and it was released on 31 May 2024. [9]

Speaking about the project, she shared: “I created this EP for my fans to feel closer to me and to give everyone a better understanding of the solo artist I want to be. Each track reflects a different mood, so no matter how you’re feeling, there’s something here for you. It’s honest, personal and I’m so excited that now it’s all yours.” [10] [11]

Lyrics and themes

The EP was inspired by Leigh-Anne's own personal experiences and details the highs and lows of her relationship. [12] It lyrically touches on the subjects of various themes including romance, sexuality, and relationships, while musically is influenced by her Barbadian and Jamaican heritage. [7]

Singles

On 28 March 2024, "Stealin' Love" was announced as the lead single to be released from the EP. [4] It was described by NME as "a tight, R&B-flavoured electro-pop song", [13] while Official Charts Company described it as "smooth, nostalgic R&B". [4] On 26 April 2024, "Forbidden Fruit" was released as the second single on 3 May 2024. Clash described it as "Leigh-Anne dipping into her long-held passion for reggae music", which addresses her relationship with real life husband Andre Gray, and how they met. It was co written in Miami by Leigh-Anne alongside J Kash and Nija Charles while production was handled by Albert Hype. [14] [15] "OMG" was released as the third single on Italian radio, along with the release of the EP. [16]

Track listing

No Hard Feelings track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Stealin' Love"
2:20
2."Forbidden Fruit"
  • Albert Hype
  • Warner [v]
2:22
3."OMG"
2:13
4."Anticipate"
2:22
5."I'll Still Be Here"
  • Keen
  • Olatunji
  • Alexander
  • Pinnock
  • Warner [v]
Prgrshn3:11
Total length:12:28
No Hard Feelings bonus track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
6."Nature"
  • Pinnock
2:46
Total length:14:04

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