Born and raised in Cape Town, Nalu has long been celebrated for her genre-blending sound – a rich mix of jazz, R&B, acoustic soul, and lo-fi – and for her ability to translate womanhood, self-love, and human connection into art that resonates deeply.
Now, the singer-songwriter steps boldly into her pop era with “Meteor”, a dreamy, empowering new single that transforms personal heartbreak into light.
“This is my reminder to anyone healing from betrayal: your light can’t be dimmed, only redirected,” she shares. “And even the most destructive impact can leave behind stardust.”
Rooted in her signature introspection and emotional honesty, “Meteor” marks the beginning of a new chapter in the evolving Naluverse.
From Heartbreak to Stardust: The Meaning Behind “Meteor”
Raw, honest, and sonically uplifting, “Meteor” captures the moment you reclaim your power after a painful separation. Though written in the aftermath of a friendship breakup, the message reaches far beyond one story.
“Meteor is about reclaiming yourself, and your power, after losing someone you thought would always be in your life,” Nalu explains. “Writing this song was my way of taking that power back, of choosing self-validation after being made to doubt my own truth.”
The track began as a spark of inspiration during a late-night YouTube scroll, when she stumbled on a beat that unlocked everything she needed to say. “I wanted to bring lightness to something that once felt dark and make a fun, freeing record out of the pain of the past.”
Embracing a Dreamy New Sound
With “Meteor”, Nalu leans fully into what listeners are already calling her ‘pop era’ — and she insists it happened completely organically.
“Mixing that pop energy with my R&B roots created this dreamy, floaty sound that I’ve really fallen in love with,” she says.
The single also arrives during a time of deep personal evolution. Balancing her 9–5 with her artistry has been demanding but grounding. “Being independent means I get to own my sound and my space. This year really reminded me why I make music – I love it. It’s my gift.”
Nalu has a Bigger Project on the Horizon
“Meteor” serves as the cosmic entry point to a larger body of work coming soon.
“The world is my oyster right now, and I’m so grateful to be creating again,” Nalu shares.
Stream “Meteor” now and step into the next era of the Naluverse.
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