HONESTY, the Leeds-based collective, returns with “NO RIGHT 2 LOVE” featuring Nottingham’s soulful singer Liam Bailey. This track sets a compelling stage with interesting synth chords and moody pad sounds, leading into Bailey’s soulful, intricately processed vocals. The production shines with downtempo grooves and rhythms that come to the forefront, while the synths adopt a vocal-like quality, maintaining the track’s dynamic energy and engaging flow.
Following last year’s WHERE R U EP and this year’s BOX mix, “NO RIGHT 2 LOVE” serves as the first glimpse into HONESTY’s much-anticipated debut album. This pulsing, soulful, and poetic piece reflects on contemporary social issues, including oblique references to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, Black Lives Matter, and broader social inequality. Bailey’s lyrics are artistically cut and transformed in the studio, creating a modern electronic ballad that resonates with the complexities of today’s world.
HONESTY’s latest track is a powerful reintroduction that combines thoughtful lyricism with rich, dynamic production. With Bailey’s evocative vocals leading the way, “NO RIGHT 2 LOVE” promises to be a standout in their forthcoming album, highlighting the collective’s ability to blend soulful sounds with poignant social commentary.
