Nyah Grace (@nyahnyh) recently announced her second album “Divinely Devoted” for release on June 11th, 2025, via Palawan Productions. Marking the announcement, the acclaimed Manchester by way of Oregon neo-soul singer released the brand new single “Only Mine,” which finds Nyah’s honeyed voice conveying the complexities of human experience with the gravitas of Sade or Mahalia over slinky pianos and a smooth looping bassline.
Nyah Grace – “Only Mine” Song
In her own words, Nyah explains, “‘Only Mine’ was written by myself, De’Jour Thomas, and Abi Nav in just one day. Recorded out of De’Jour’s small home studio in LA, I wanted to tell a story of a relationship evolving from something casual, into real love. It was exciting for me to explore the sultry, vulnerable side of love with this song, and the intimacy that comes with opening up to someone.”
“Only Mine” proved foundational and as the first song the pair created together for the album, seeing De’Jour’s sparse production aesthetic allowing Nyah’s sumptuous voice room to breathe. That recording, and Nyah’s trust in the process, set the tone for what followed. “It all happened super quick,” Nyah says. “De’Jour has got such an ear, musically, and for some reason we both knew exactly what the album was supposed to sound like.”
“Down”
That chemistry is more than evident amid the relatable relationship blues and swaggering gospel chorus of “Down.” “That’s probably my favorite song,” Nyah enthuses. “When I first heard the demo, it was just like ‘Whoa! This could be something really, really cool.’ What’s funny is some of those lines were just one-takes I’d written a minute before, thinking it was just going to be a demo. Afterward, he was like, ‘Okay, it’s done’. That song really captures the moment.”
“Back Of The Cab”
That creative synergy can be heard across the Lauryn Hill-styled opener “Back Of The Cab” as Nyah relates the tale of a slightly tipsy, tearful female passenger “Venting to the Uber driver about like the sh*tty night she’s just had. I’m really trying to jump out of my comfort zone lyrically.” It’s further lifted by subtle production touches – a heavy exhalation at the start, a subtle switch so the outro sounds like it’s playing on a car stereo, a slamming door – oozing the creative confidence that’s apparent throughout.
“Fall Into You”
That sense of innovation extends into “Fall Into You,” as a voicemail from Nyah’s mother comes through with some reassuring maternal advice. “I was going through something really, really bad at the time,” Nyah explains, “and I was just like having one of those moments calling my mum every day, trying to like figure out what was going on. It’s funny because it sounds like it’s rehearsed or planned, but it wasn’t. My mum always knows the right thing to say.”
“I Know”
Elsewhere, Nyah shows off her vocal chops over a spooky guitar figure on the slow-burn R&B of “I Know.” “It’s nearly impossible for me to sing live,” she says. “It’s the lowest that I can possibly go in my register and then it jumps three octaves!” – while emoting heavily amid the three sorrowful chords of “Seventeen.” “The goal was to do that in one take, together in the room, which we pretty much did. It’s a fake one-take as we supplemented a few little things later, but you can hear my voice breaking in there. It was super intimate.”
Nyah Grace – “Divinely Devoted” album
“Divinely Devoted” births a new direction for Nyah Grace. Coming five years after her debut “Honey-Coloured,” Nyah now delivers a bespoke brand of smoky, sassy confessional R&B over 10 tracks, co-written and produced with De’Jour Thomas (Chlöe, Fousheé, Monaleo).
As well as revealing a newfound maturity in Nyah’s writing, “Divinely Devoted” is also the most personal set of songs Nyah has released. “I don’t like drawing inspiration from my life, so in the past, I would story-tell a lot. I’m not the kind of person that when something happens, I’m like, ‘Oh, I need to write a song about it’ – I just write what feels good. But I’ve brought more of my personal life to the table here.”
The maturity in “Divinely Devoted” is abundantly clear as De’Jour’s stripped-down productions accentuate the purity of Nyah’s sensuous delivery, helping the album stand proud alongside defining releases from neo-soul greats such as Erykah Badu, India.Arie, and Jill Scott.
Nyah Grace
Raised in a small farm town in Oregon, Nyah was a “big Disney Channel kid” who set her heart on a singing career at age six. In 2018, Nyah moved permanently to the UK, finishing her schooling and completing her debut at the same time.
Cooked up alongside producers Steve Chrisanthou and Michael Graves, the album “Honey-Coloured” peaked with whip-smart Corinne Bailey Rae duet “My Sista Told Me” and racked up over 12 million streams. Last year’s single “More,” recorded with Jay Mooncie and Dayyon, was the first hint of her current direction, gaining support from Radio 1, Radio 2, BBC Introducing, Mi-Soul, Jazz FM, Smooth FM, and many more.
Listen to Nyah Grace’s “Only Mine” Song
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