Stacy N.K.R x oakland - cosmetic (Single)

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Stacy N.K.R & oakland Drop Radiant First Collab ‘cosmetic’.

South-East London’s Stacy N.K.R has linked up with acclaimed producer oakland for their debut joint single, cosmetic — a silky, self-assured track blending Stacy’s effortless flow with oakland’s lush, cinematic production. First teased on BBC 1Xtra by CassKidd, the song explores self-love and empowerment, offering a confident glimpse into what’s ahead for both artists this year.

Since her 2022 debut SE17, Stacy has been carving out a unique sonic space, fusing hip-hop, neo-soul, and grime into a sound rooted in her South-East London story. With past collabs including Novelist and sets at Balamii and Southbank Centre, she’s fast becoming one of the capital’s standout voices.

oakland, fresh off his genre-blurring EP love riddims and high-profile collabs with artists like Sainte, Joe James, and even Wiz Khalifa, continues to push boundaries. Known for his role in the Mellow Grime scene and credits with heavyweights like Giggs and Ghetts, he’s now firmly stepping into his own artistic light.

cosmetic marks the start of what looks to be a fruitful partnership — with more on the way as the duo gears up for a big summer.