Nobu Woods Drops SPLIT: Alt-R&B’s Rising Star Brings Club Vibes and Emotional Depth
Now streaming on all digital platforms, SPLIT, the new single by Nobu Woods, is here. The rising star in alt-R&B comes through with this track under Second Estate Records and Warner Records, delivering his signature sound with a club-friendly beat that’s bound to take over the dance floor.
SPLIT is part of the mixtape, a project that’s already made waves thanks to its first single, SAVIOR, which received high praise from R&B critics for its deep lyrics on broken relationships. The song’s video mixes shadows and light to heighten the drama of its story, told from the protagonist’s perspective.
SPLIT carries forward Savior‘s moody aesthetic, with a YouTube visualizer that juxtaposes intense shadows with flashes of light — now a hallmark of Woods’ style. Both songs delve into themes of heartbreak, weaving a storyline that feels like two chapters in the same story.
“Love in this generation is like a drug; a quick but strong high. You go from close to incomplete in a blink of an eye and it repeats until you give up on love.”
— Nobu Woods
Despite his youth, Woods displays maturity in the genre he’s dedicated his talent, crafting lyrics with everything needed to captivate listeners. Songs like CLOSER, PRAISE, FAULT, and INCOMPLETE pull you in with a rich, mature sound that’s engaging, even if not always groundbreaking.
UNTL stays true to Woods’ style but comes across as a more polished, refined album than its predecessors. Nobu himself describes it as a more autobiographical work, with lyrics that mirror his personal experiences.
Woods found success with MIDNIGHT MOTIONS, featuring tracks like TWENTY NIGHTS and TOO INVOLVED. This EP garnered over 13 million streams on Spotify and resonated across other platforms, drawing a flood of praise for the artist.
SPLIT has the potential to become an alt-R&B cult classic, marking just the beginning for Nobu Woods, who’s on the path to becoming one of the genre’s next big stars.
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