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An underground r&b artist.
Nali is a 23-year-old Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter building success on her own terms. Songs like “Hold Me Close,” “All Day,” and “Crossfaded” have each surpassed one million streams, offering intimate glimpses into her worldview and lived experience. In 2025, she released her debut collection, I Love Nali, a project she describes as music she simply felt compelled to share. As she readies its thematic follow-up, I Hate Nali, and prepares for her first major tour supporting Jordan Ward, Nali continues to evolve organically—grounded in self-discovery and growth. Short for Naliyah, Nali is a third-generation musician raised in East Flatbush, drawing from her Jamaican and Puerto Rican heritage. Rooted in Jazz, R&B, and Reggae, she crafts a genre-fluid sound anchored by unmistakable vocals. Her breakout began in 2022 with “POV,” which gained traction on TikTok and Instagram and sparked a run of confessional releases. In 2024, she caught the attention of Republic and Universal Music Group veteran Saint Harraway, joining Courtesy Of Records. She has since collaborated with Grammy-winning producers Kenneth “KP” Paige and Jay Versace, further sharpening a voice that is
Nali plays contemporary R&B and soul infused with her Jamaican and Puerto Rican roots, characterized by smooth vocals and confessional lyricism.
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Nali was born and raised in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.