Stacy NKR & oakland join forces on radiant new drop 'cosmetic'

South-East London’s Stacy NKR kicks off her 2025 with style and substance, linking up with pioneering producer oakland for their radiant debut collaboration, ‘cosmetic’. Both artists have spent the last year crafting their own sonic paths, and with this new release, they merge their musical energies to powerful effect.

Built around oakland’s ethereal and captivating production, ‘cosmetic’ finds Stacy delivering effortlessly confident bars that centre on self-worth, identity, and the quiet power of being fully present in yourself. Her laid-back but assured delivery floats over the beat with ease - a testament to the creative chemistry the pair have developed behind the scenes over the past year.

It’s a strong return for both artists. For Stacy, the single follows a steady run of releases and key cultural moments - from a Balamii residency to a live set at Southbank Centre - laying a clear foundation for her anticipated debut project. Meanwhile, oakland continues to step into the limelight after the success of ‘refix vol.1’, his genre-blurring 2023 project that helped cement his place within the new wave of UK producers.

With more collaborations in the pipeline, ‘cosmetic’ feels like the opening chapter of something exciting. A new era that sees two rising talents play to their strengths while pushing each other creatively. If this is the tone they’re setting for the summer, we’re all ears.

Check it out below, and let us know if you're feeling it.