Mahalia, Jealous | Track Review 🎵

British R&B singer Mahalia, assisted by Rico Nasty, shines on “Jealous,” a simultaneously cool and aggressive joint that packs quite a punch.

There’s nothing better than a record jam-packed with attitude. British R&B singer 🎙 Mahalia definitely brings some attitude on her single, 🎵 “Jealous”.  Oh, and did I mention she doesn’t do so without an assist from 🎙 Rico Nasty? The resulting record is quite the bop, a bop many artists should be jealous they didn’t record!

“Jealous” commences with a mysterious intro with a chill vibe. Don’t let that fool you! Soon enough, that subdued intro is superbly integrated into the production (🎛 Cadenza) once the record settles in.  That beat definitely anchors things down adding some more oomph.  Mahalia drops some cool vocals but also manages to pack a mean punch – she definitely brings that attitude.  I mean, attitude is required for lines like “All my bitches with me we paved our way / Cinnamon and sugar, yeah, I’m made this way,” right?  In addition to some aggressive lyrics, another pro for the artist is harmonized vocals.  Of course, there’s also the centerpiece of the record is the chorus, as to be expected.

“Hm, I’m going crazy
Think you know me, but you never made me
Hm, cannot play me
I’ve been bad from when I was a baby.”

After Mahalia kills it on her second verse (“Always with the shit, no, I don’t play no games”) Rico Nasty appears on the third verse, dropping melodic but potent, tough bars.  She both complements and contrasts Mahalia.  The outro by both artists is pretty sick – quite aggressive:

“Baby, buss it, turn me out
I’m a winner, there’s no doubt
They too inner, leave me out
Show me somethin’, what you ‘bout?”

Final Thoughts 💭 

Mahalia ‘does the damn thing’ on “Jealous.”  So does her partner in crime, Rico Nasty.  This is a well-produced, well-written record that is all about girl power.  Both artists shine, period.  They’re dripped out, feeling bada$$, and definitely not going to be played.

🎙 Mahalia • 🎵 “Jealous” (Ft. 🎙 Rico Nasty) • 🏷 Warner Music UK • 🗓 2.17.21

[📷: Warner Music UK]