Naya Yeira - Wicked Games (Single)

Naya Yeira Steps Into a New Era with Hypnotic Single ‘Wicked Games’.

Rising alt-R&B talent Naya Yeira returns with her most compelling release yet — Wicked Games - out now via  Random Records. Smoky, stripped back, and hypnotic, it’s a slow-burn track that blends silky melodies with a raw emotional edge, marking a shift in Naya’s sound toward something deeper and more introspective.

Co-written with Sean Hamilton and Daîne and recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, Wicked Games explores the moment a casual fling unexpectedly turns serious. “It’s that emotional shift,” Naya explains. “You’re playing it cool, thinking it’s just fun… then suddenly you realise, oh — this is real.”

If you’ve been following her journey through Hopefully and debut track Peace of Mind, this latest release shows clear evolution — not just sonically, but in storytelling. At just 23, the Jakarta-born, London-based artist already has a distinctive voice and perspective that’s earned her nods from DIY, COLORS, The Independent, even Timbaland and support by BBC Introducing at Radio 1 with her single Hopefully.

Despite early setbacks (including a pandemic hiatus and visa delays), Naya’s been steadily carving out her space — both in the studio and on stage. Her recent live shows, including performances at The Grace, Camden Chapel, and Jakarta’s LALALAFest, showcase her raw vocal talent and intimate lyricism.

Wicked Games is more than just a new single — it’s a signal of what’s to come. Bold, vulnerable, and genre-blurring, Naya Yeira is shaping her own lane. You’ll want to keep watching.