( ENSPIRE Music ) “Like You Boy” Was Produced By Kaity Rae and Jonathan Vears
ENSPIRE Contributor: Gabrielle Maya
A singer-songwriter from the UK indie-pop music scene, Natalie Shay is a Northern Londoner with an anthem of songs that empower, support, and discuss love and friendship. She has performed in festivals for new music, such as SXSW and The Great Escape. In addition, Shay has graced the stages of festivals such as Reading, Latitude, and Victorious. Her latest single is a breakup ballad that makes listeners feel sentimental and teary-eyed. “Like You Boy” is a raw sound with relatable lyrics and an acoustic guitar powerhouse.
At age five, Shay started her passion for guitar flourishing, and by her teenage years, she attended a prestigious BRIT School. She has spoken openly about mental health and anxiety, which are important topics discussed in the young adult space today. Her latest single, “Like You Boy,” is about the demise of a relationship. The song was produced by Kaity Rae and mixed by Jonathan Vears. According to Natalie Shay, “The song is about the moment after you get dumped or a relationship ends. When you’re curled up in bed, accepting that the relationship has ended and learning to let go of that hope of potential. You start thinking things over and trying to figure out where it went wrong, in this case, blaming myself for always screwing things up. And also blaming yourself for opening up in the first place.”
With layered harmonies, a celestial atmosphere, and a climactic chorus, “Like You Boy” is an emotional sound that is perfect to listen to when you experience heartache. With over 9 million streams on Spotify, Shay has made it onto New Music Friday in 10 countries and has received support from BBC Radio 1. Furthermore, she has been acclaimed by Billboard, Wonderland, Clash, The Line of Best Fit, Notion, and 1883 Magazine. Follow Natalie Shay on Instagram and stream her music on Spotify; to listen to “Like You Boy,” click here.
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