West London-based songwriter, rapper and producer Xadi teams up with Nina Cobham once again for the sultry single "Timing"—a new track that explores themes of love and lust. The sleek new release lyrically navigates listeners through the perspectives of two people in a complex situation.
Blessing us with a formidable bedroom/alt-R&B sound, "Timing" is an intimate single blanketed with the self-reflection of downtempo melodies. With Xadi's lo-fi vocals and Cobham's mellifluous notes, the single's easy-going flows provide a dreamy soundscape built with euphoniously layered textures. Finding themselves in a situation where timing really impacts decisions, the duo's conversational lyricism laced with intimacy and reflection, "Timing" longs for the perfect moment.
Telling us more about the creation of the track, Xadi shares, “Nina and I were sharing a lot of the music that we loved with each other at the time, and as soon I had written the hook and layed down the guitars I sent it over to her, I felt like the tone would catch her, and she would only elevate the track. In this song, the arrogance and confidence stops, and I start blaming those around me and pushing people away for things that are ultimately my fault."
"Timing" is a sticky sweet single from Xadi and Nina Cobham, a pairing that exquisitely executes the perfect slices of alt-R&B with ease.
