Nyla XO Delivers The Pick Me Up You Didn’t Know You Needed With “Done Being Sad”
“Done Being Sad” is a charismatic pop/R&B anthem laced with crisp, upbeat grooves and cascading stacked vocals that electrify the contagiously empowering track.
CHICAGO, IL (August 10, 2022) - Independent singer songwriter and producer Nyla XO delivers her highly anticipated single “Done Being Sad,” out now following her most recent 2020 release, “Summer Days.” In the two years since “Summer Days” familiarized listeners with her genre-bending sound, Nyla XO has had “Done Being Sad” culminating behind the scenes to give listeners the striking, up-beat summer pick me up they didn’t know they needed in 2022. At its core, “Done Being Sad” is a lifeline for listeners to cling to in moments of sadness, depression, and self-doubt that can oftentimes leave us feeling stuck and hopeless. This anthem is a reassuring ray of sunshine reminding listeners that regardless of how down they might feel, they always have the power to get back up. Listeners can expect to hear influence from artists like Alessia Cara, Tori Kelly, and Tayla Parx throughout “Done Being Sad.”
Nyla created “Done Being Sad” over many months with the final mix coming together after experimenting with multiple versions. From a nostalgic throwback arrangement to the high energy pop sound heard on the official track, Nyla XO worked closely with her husband, who led production for this project, to cultivate the empowering and energetic feel on the final mix. Beaming soundscapes bring the track to life with delicate finger-style electric guitar lines and Nyla’s seamlessly blended angelic background vocals. Following the first chorus, the mix builds from free-flowing harmony to an undeniably stank-face-inducing drum groove blasting the track’s energy through the roof. The two were proud to create “Done Being Sad” from start to finish in their personally owned Chicago studio, Mix Kitchen, with everything from the writing, to the production, to the visuals created in-house. Despite the DIY approach, listeners can expect to hear an A-list quality track rooted in self love, perseverance, and overcoming even our most daunting hardships. “Done Being Sad” gives listeners the inspiration to lift themselves up out of the trenches, even if only for a moment, and say “you know what? I’m done being sad too.”
Stream “Done Being Sad” on all major streaming platforms out now.
More about Nyla XO:
Nyla XO is an LA-born, Chicago-based songwriter, producer and keyboardist. She's toured nationwide with Betty Who and has graced the America’s Got Talent stage as a beloved member of the house band. Her music has also been featured on The CW and BET. At her core, Nyla is an end-to-end artist, crafting everything from striking harmonies to supporting visuals.
Her music meditates on the best bits (and occasional pitfalls) of being human — from passionate love to personal growth — and does so with a vibrant-yet-velvety touch, drawing inspiration from other genre-bending artists like India.Arie, Nelly Furtado, and Kimbra. She’s a musician, a maker and a *delightfully* sassy motivator. From studio to stage to screen, Nyla XO leaves nothing unexplored — and encourages her listeners to do the same.
Connect with Nyla XO: Instagram | Website | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube
Press contact: Liam Grocki | liam@evergreenent.com
