Nigerian-born, London-based musician and producer noxz taps acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter Hamzaa for his new offering “luh uh uh”.
A blueprint of London’s diverse musical makeup, noxz’s sleek and vividly rich soundwaves continue to position him as one of the landscape’s most exciting and refreshing creatives. Staking his claim on “luh uh uh”, spacey guitar licks and intricate percussive elements quickly collide before Hamzaa delivers a stunning vocal performance, flourishing with style and elegance. The hazy, sun-kissed summer vibrations lay groundwork for the rising vocalist to explore and celebrate queer love, reflecting on intimate moments while finding solace in the quiet strength of loving someone unconditionally. Embodying vulnerability and expression, “luh uh uh” feels as beautiful as it is meaningful, becoming a catalyst for deeper connection when it’s needed most.
Speaking on the track, noxz mentions: “luh uh uh is what it sounds like when you catch feelings you didn’t see coming; everything just clicks but you don’t know how to act. The song blends warm textures with subtle percussion to create an Afro Fusion groove, creating a warm, romantic energy that feels like golden hour. This one’s for the moments when you feel more than you can explain – hopeful and emotional.”
Born in Nigeria before settling in the heart of London’s creative scene, noxz is deeply influenced by his surroundings; his environment and emotion marking integral features of his art. A highly skilled multi-instrumentalist from an early age, these musical foundations paralleled his architectural pursuits, leading him to prestigious roles including a tenure at Zaha Hadid Architects. Blending his design acumen with his musical prowess, noxz began to share his music online, rapidly building a global community of 800K across all platforms. This momentum also culminated in the release of his beat tapes, which have amassed well over 10M streams and counting.
With a natural love for drum grooves, guitars, and keys, as well as hardware synths and programming, noxz has created a serious discography with global influences spanning Afro, jazz, soul, hip-hop, R&B, and everything in between.
With unrestrained and impactful self-expression reaching out to the next generation of inspiring musicians and creatives, a serious one to watch emerges as “luh uh uh” establishes noxz as a key name rising across London and beyond.
