LISTEN: Stockholm’s NAVII unveils latest single ‘EASY ON ME’ as a taste of debut EP
Stockholm’s own NAVII has recently released his latest single ‘EASY ON ME’. This captivating track is a collaboration with renowned songwriter Etta Zelmani (BTS, Don Diablo, Galantis), featuring her sensational vocals. With a unique blend of R&B melodies and punchy pop drums, ‘EASY ON ME’ is an exciting glimpse into NAVII’s upcoming EP ‘majorminor’, set to be released this Winter.
About EASY ON ME
Boasting a delicate blend of R&B, pop, and soul, ‘EASY ON ME’ is the third single from the rising artist. Opening with an old-school speech sample, the track bursts into life with NAVII’s vibrant vocals. A bouncing bassline complements the sharp drum line, as light synths swim in and out of the sonic landscape. Exploring themes of fear and falling in love, NAVII and Etta’s dialogue delves deep into the feeling of falling, but needing a gentle approach in the process. Speaking on the creation process of ‘EASY ON ME’, NAVII shares, "One day in the studio, whilst working on other songs, I played this beat idea for Etta. She got super excited and started bouncing ideas back and forth for what the song could be about. A taste of something delicate, sensitive, serious, and playful. Within an hour we had created the structure of the song.”
Also collaborating on ‘EASY ON ME’ are Per Berglin (guitar) and David Lecander (bass). They offer their instrumental expertise to each track on Navii’s upcoming EP ‘majorminor’. NAVII says, “Usually, I'll mimic how I hear the instruments playing in my head, and these guys turn around and do the exact same thing but a thousand times better. ‘EASY ON ME’ was one of the last additions to the ‘majorminor’ EP, but it was the song that made the most sense releasing at the start of this journey.”
About Navii
NAVII, formerly known as Martin Masarov, is an artist, producer, and songwriter based in Stockholm, Sweden. His musical journey took a transformative turn during a trip to his homeland, Bulgaria. Originally there to produce the Eurovision entry for the country, NAVII discovered the rich tradition of Bulgarian folk music, particularly the acapella singing in minor from the mountains, which profoundly influenced his new musical direction.
NAVII’s music is characterised by catchy melodies and silky smooth vocals, underpinned by heavy and engaging rhythms. Whilst working as a songwriter and producer across varying genres, NAVII writes and produces every single part of his solo work himself. Notably, his production and writing credits include Bulgarian vocal powerhouse VICTORIA, Swedish Idol winner Nadja Kasanesh, and R&B pioneer Simeon. Now stepping into the spotlight, NAVII’s genre-crossing style is rooted in pop, R&B, and soul, showcasing his versatility and musical craftsmanship.
Listen to ‘EASY ON ME’ on SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC