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Auckland-based neo-soul artist Taylah introduces a new chapter with ‘Loved’, her first solo single for Loop Recordings Aot(ear)oa.

Stripped back and intimate, ‘Loved’ places Taylah’s vocal at the centre of an acoustic arrangement shaped by neo-soul influences. Moving between English and te reo Māori, the song explores the desire to give and receive love with certainty, encouragement and a sense of uplift.

At its heart is the simple refrain: “This is how I want to be loved / This is how I need to be loved.” As the song unfolds, that sentiment carries into te reo Māori through simple, evocative imagery. ‘Loved’ is ultimately about knowing what you need from a relationship and having the confidence to express it clearly.

The single is the first taste of Taylah’s forthcoming self-titled EP, arriving October 30, ahead of a New Zealand tour beginning November 7.