Leonie Sherif’s inspired and ingenious flows and musical world building are all top notch on her latest single ‘NGMB’, a sweet blend of soul, pop, RnB, with healthy flairs of afro and even of reggae. ‘NGMB’ is extremely colorful, if not anything else.
An English singer and songwriter, Leonie Sherif is based in Dagenham, and she is brandishing a sound that’s wholly engaging on her latest single ‘NGMB’, named short for Never Get Me Back. The single showcases Sherif’s dazzling array of iconic influences from the 90s and 80s deeply seated into her musical background.
The gorgeous single makes do with a simplistic, repeating progression that sounds warm and familiar, a perfect launching pad for the gentle percussion storm and the stampede of sensual soul that is Leonie Sherif’s vocal delivery, subdued, confident, and approachable. The interplay between Sherif’s bouncy melodies, the gripping production and its peppy, danceable grooves, and the ethereal pads all makes for an enriching listening experience.
‘NGMB’ is warm and lush, with a healthy dose of melancholy that is balanced by introspective lyrics, wonderfully upbeat production, and a restrained composition, resulting in a wholly brilliant listen that is immediately catchy and attractive. Leonie Sherif’s ‘NMGB’ highlights a talented singer and songwriter who is in full control of the atmospheres she’s building with her delivery, her choice of pads, and her melodies.