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Mahalia Returns With Dancehall-Inspired Single ‘Pick Up the Pace’
Mahalia's 'Pick up the Pace' track marks the first offering of new material from the British songwriter since 2023’s IRL album.
British R&B star Mahalia has made a comeback with lively new single “Pick Up the Pace.” The track, which sees her team up with Jamaican artist Bayka, incorporates elements of dancehall and reggae – a sonic development for the 26-year-old and her typically soulful sound. “I wanted to celebrate artists like Bayka – these incredible Jamaican voices – and give the U.K. a moment to reconnect with the dancehall and reggae that helped shape our sound,” Mahalia said in a press release. Over the course of a 12-year career, Mahalia has been nominated for multiple MOBO and BRIT Awards, plus a Grammy nod for “All I Need,” her 2020 collaboration with Jacob Collier and Ty Dolla $ign.
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