There’s a certain poise that defines Naomi Sharon’s artistry, controlled, intentional, and emotionally exact. With the release of her latest single, “Miss That,” the OVO Sound signee sharpens that edge even further, delivering a groove-driven R&B record that feels both intimate and primed for late-night dance floors.
Released on February 27, 2026, “Miss That” arrives as the lead single from her forthcoming album and signals a confident evolution in her sonic language.
Produced by Jordan Ullman of Majid Jordan, a longtime collaborator and executive producer of her previous work, the single merges progressive R&B with dancehall pulse, club textures, and EDM accents. The result is propulsive yet controlled, anchored by Sharon’s unmistakable deep alto.
Written alongside collaborator Blush, “Miss That” layers hypnotic repetition over rhythmic tension. It’s the kind of record that lives in dual spaces: emotionally reflective but physically kinetic. The hook lingers. The bassline pulls. The atmosphere expands with every listen.
In a subtle but notable nod to legacy, the track samples If You Leave Me Now by Chicago, with composition credit to Peter Cetera. The interpolation adds an unexpected emotional undercurrent, bridging generations while maintaining Sharon’s futuristic sensibility.
True to her aesthetic precision, Sharon didn’t just release the song, she staged it.
“Miss That” made its debut during New York Fashion Week at the SoHo flagship of Telfar, the boundary-breaking brand known for its disruptive luxury ethos. The collaboration felt organic: both Sharon and Telfar operate at the intersection of culture, identity, and unapologetic self-definition.
The preview transformed a retail space into a sonic runway, a moment that blurred the lines between music and fashion in a way few artists execute as seamlessly.
Edison Awards Spotlight
The timing of “Miss That” is strategic. Sharon is set to perform at the 2026 edition of the Edison Awards in Amsterdam this March, one of Europe’s most prestigious music institutions and often regarded as a counterpart to the Grammys.
Her 2025 EP The Only Love We Know is nominated for Best Soul/R&B/Funk Album/EP, further cementing her growing influence in contemporary R&B. The project followed her 2023 debut album Obsidian, which introduced a global audience to her textured blend of alternative R&B, neo-soul, and electronic minimalism.
As the first female artist signed to OVO Sound, the label founded by Drake, Sharon carries both history and expectation. Yet her trajectory has never felt derivative. Instead, she has carved out a lane rooted in her Dutch and Caribbean heritage while embracing a distinctly global sound architecture.
The single artwork, captured by acclaimed photographer Hugo Comte, mirrors the music’s tone: sleek, precise, and sharply composed. Sharon’s visual identity continues to operate as an extension of her sound, cool, deliberate, and quietly commanding.
A Live Performer Built for Big Stages
In December 2025, Sharon gifted fans Naomi Sharon: Live from Paradiso, recorded at Amsterdam’s legendary Paradiso. The live album captured the breadth of her vocal control and stage presence in one of Europe’s most storied venues.
Her résumé continues to expand. After multiple successful European tours, she opened for Tems across the United States in 2025 — a move that positioned her squarely in front of arena-sized audiences and affirmed her readiness for global stages.
The Momentum is Intentional
“Miss That” is not a reinvention, it’s refinement. Naomi Sharon sounds like an artist who understands her tonal range, her cultural positioning, and the architecture of modern R&B. The groove may lean club-ready, but the execution remains disciplined.
With an Edison Awards performance on the horizon and a full-length album forthcoming, Sharon is not merely riding momentum, she’s engineering it.
“Miss That” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
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