Queen Naija: Have You Listened Yet?

Contributed by Fernando Flores

Edited by Rebecca McDevitt, Managing Editor

Images courtesy of UMG / °1824

A Steady Beginning

Queen Naija is quickly becoming one of the hottest names in R&B. The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter has been wowing fans with her talent and relatable lyrics that speak to anyone who has ever felt love, heartbreak, or empowerment. But before she was breaking hearts and making hits, Queen Naija’s music journey started as early as three years old.

Growing up in church, Queen Naija started singing at an incredibly young age. By the time she was old enough to understand it, she was already writing her own songs. Talk about starting early! She then turned to YouTube to share her music, where she quickly built a dedicated following. Her breakout moment came when she appeared on American Idol, but it wasn’t until 2017 that she made the full jump into music.

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The Start of a Queen

Enter “Medicine”, the track that put her on the map. This song, about the messy side of relationships and the feeling of being taken advantage of, caught the attention of listeners everywhere. It went multi-platinum, and for good reason: Queen Naija is a storytelling artist who’s able to connect with her listeners and bring out what she feels in her music. This was a song you could relate to on a personal level.

In 2020, she dropped her debut album “missunderstood” and it didn’t take long for it to climb the charts. The album hit number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and even made its way into the top ten on the Billboard 200. On top of that, Queen Naija earned nominations for some major awards, including Billboard’s Top R&B Artist and BET’s Best New Artist. But she wasn’t just taking the praise she was proving that she belonged at the top. As Queen told SoundCheck Mag, she enjoys being part of the movement and contributing to keeping R&B alive.

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The Hustle of a Mother

Fast forward to today, and Queen Naija’s still pushing forward with new music that shows off her versatility. Her latest single, “rain…” resembles her growth and dedication to the craft. It’s smooth, sexy, and totally captures the feeling of falling head over heels for someone. The production is on point, and her lyrics are equal parts sensual and real. It's the perfect track to kick off her new era of music. Especially as a mom, she states that her growth in life is reflective of her growth in her music. She stays down to earth. She lets SoundCheck know that even in her selfish era she is living life like the rest of us and is here to make sure she provides the best life for her kids.

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Her Reign Has Only Begun

A strong woman, that’s not just a mother but a hustler. Queen Naija has her next EP called “30” coming out this fall, and if her incredible discography is any sign of what’s to come, we’re in for some seriously fire music. She’s only getting started even if life is tough she will always deliver as the artist she is. “30” dives deeper in her development as a mother and creative from her earlier years to now. A growth that's so moving, she is bound to make heads turn with this new release.

An artist that’s not just devoted to her craft but relatable in more ways than one to her fans. Catch Queen Naija on all streaming platforms. Now’s the time to get on the Queen Naija train because she’s definitely going places. Pre-save Queen Naija's new EP "30" now