After being offered a Management contract as a songwriter from Genuine Music Group in Los Angeles, YAHYAH worked on being the best songwriter she could be. Thrown into the studio with acclaimed writers such as Pam Shenye (Christina Agulira), Anita McCloud (Usher) and producer Josh Valle (Drake, Snoh Snoh Aalegra).
Returning home to New Zealand at the start of 2021, after pursuing music abroad in Los Angeles and London, she was itching to get back into the studio to create something special. With a heart full of passion to fully put her artist project at the forefront of her life, YAHYAH decided to start afresh. She landed firmly on her feet jumping straight into the studio to create with artists Niko Walters, FOLEY, Janine and VIKAE to name a few
In her new single ‘Little Joy’, co-written with acclaimed producer Will Henderson (CHAII, Niko Walters), YAHYAH explores her closest friendships through the memories they share.
‘Little Joy’ captures the epicentre of those crucial relationships – so well that it will definitely get you grabbing the phone to call your bestie for a 3 hour catchup! All wrapped up in an earworm hook that is soon to become a dance floor staple.
‘Little Joy is a bar in Echo Park, Los Angeles that my best friends and I used to frequently go to unwind, dance, drink, and be ourselves. We would walk back to our apartment at the top of the hill like it was our own living room. This song captures my fondest memories of such a beautiful season of my life.‘ – YAHYAH
‘Little Joy’ was released on iTunes and all streaming platforms on September 24th accompanied by the music video! A music video was important to coincide with the single release as it showed her New Zealand fans a fresh look at who she is. Nothing beats a facetime with a friend over a phone call. This music video is a facetime to her fans!
With this new single being just the tip of the iceberg and more songs ready to be released, ‘Little Joy’ is indeed your song of the summer. Road trips? YES. Beach days? YES. Girls night out? YES. YAHYAH has got you covered!!!
