Shaqdi - Daydreaming (2020)

Following her critically-acclaimed debut EP Colourless, Shaqdi is back with her latest release “Daydreaming”, is as otherworldly as the name suggests, with a sticky-sweet mix of minimal electro-pop and nu-R&B, reminiscent of Noname’s breezy lyricism. More and more of us can recognise the feeling of our internal batteries feeling thoroughly drained and empty only to be replaced with an increase in fear and phobias. The world outside our door suddenly becomes daunting, and everything feels like an effort. R&B/soul singer/songwriter Shaqdi summaries her debilitating battle in her latest release with honesty and revealing charm. Her unmistakable soothing tone always endears fused with a mellow lo-fi sound.