I recently interviewed
@nao for the cover of
@nwavemagazine 💌
A real proud moment - my first writing in print and it was a beautifully shot cover interview, in an incredible magazine, with a uniquely talented artist. What more could you ask for :)
Big thanks to
@nao for such a wonderful conversation, and big thanks to
@esco_boomin for trusting me to have it!
You can pick up your own copy at
@goodnews.soholondon.magazines in London,
@casamagazinesnyc in New York, and select locations in Korea and Belgium.
‘Having recently become a mother for the second time, change and growth have become the order of the day in Nao’s life. This has been reflected in her streamlined approach to making ‘Jupiter’, cutting away the unnecessary excesses of music that a busy schedule simply does not allow. Through simplifying her process, working with long-time collaborators, and following the guiding principle, “It’s got to connect with me first before I know it can connect with others.”, Nao continues to show why she is such a beloved, and original voice in music.’
Full credits:
NAO //
@nao for Issue XV, The Substance Issue
New Wave Magazine //
@nwavemagazine
Words by Matt Sharp //
@sharp.mp3
Creative Director and Fashion Director: Ignacio de Tiedra //
@ignaciodetiedra
Photographer: Otto Masters //
@otto.masters
Producer: Derrick Odafi //
@esco_boomin
Set Designer: Po Lin //
@polin.tsun
Make up artist: Shanice Croasdale //
@shanicemua_
Hairstylist: Lauraine Bailey //
@laurainebailey at
@e.v.o.l.v.e.d d using
@oribe &
@dysonhairpro
Photographer Assistant: Arthur Finch //
@arthur.finch_
Styling Assistants: Ruby Mensah //
@rubynsah and Zhakiya Sowah //
@kiyakhads
Set Design Assistant: Raneem Graoui //
@graouiraneem and Jen Ting Pei //
@jenting_
Production Assistant: Holly Downes //
@hollydowness 
