Jesy Nelson releases Bad Thing music video in support of Women's Aid
14.04.2023 - 14:11
/ officialcharts.com
Whatever you thought the new Jesy Nelson single might sound like, think again.
After taking over a year out from releasing music following her 2021 Top 5 Nicki Minaj team-up Boyz, Jesy returns this week with brand-new song Bad Thing.
Having spent that time hard at work in her studio, honing her craft and refining her sound, Jesy's finally ready to unleash a whole new side to her artistry; and she gave us a sneaky First Listen ahead of the track's release.
WATCH: Jesy Nelson's Bad Things music video in support of Women's Aid
As Bad Thing begins, you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd hit play on a Lana Del Rey track. Its soaring strings and haunting piano could draw easy comparisons to Billie Eilish's work, too.
From the off, Bad Thing oozes old Hollywood; its instrument-heavy production rich and immersive.
Then, in comes Jesy.
'Hey, we started at the end, another second chance, to f**k it up again,' she sings over a delicate, stripped-back piano riff.
‘I know I’m good alone, but you feel just like home. My favourite kind of wrong, familiar as a song.'
Thematically, this actually isn't too far removed from the subject matter of Jesy's debut Boyz. It's a track in which Jesy explains her habit of choosing her heart over her head; constantly pursuing a love interest best left well alone. Sonically, though, it couldn't be more contrasting.
‘When I’m about to say 'bye bye,' I forget what I cried about last time, only thing I’m seeing clearly is I’m love blind. I would trade common sense for a good time.’
Jesy's voice is graceful, yet confident. Vulnerable and powerful, too.
To a casual listener, this is a whole new artist. It's something that might not shock fans of Jesy throughout her career in Little Mix, though. Her tone's