Justine Skye Unveils Energetic New Sound with MTV Push Performance of “Yap“
R&B artist Justine Skye showcased her evolved musical direction with a vibrant performance of her latest single, “Yap,” for MTV Push Live. The performance marks a significant moment in Skye’s return too music after a two-year hiatus, signaling a shift towards a more club-focused, high-energy sound.
Skye’s performance and accompanying interview with MTV reveal a creative process driven by spontaneity and a desire for constant evolution. This new era for the artist follows the release of singles “Oh Lala” and “Bitch in Ibiza,” and represents a intentional departure from the slower,more sensual R&B that defined her earlier work. Skye credits a change in her creative environment – now embracing collaborative, energetic studio sessions - as key to unlocking this fresh sound.
“I prefer for everything to be created into the room,” Skye told MTV. “If I can’t feel it, then I get stuck. I feel like if I am not having fun making the song then it shouldn’t be made in this moment.” She added that she previously avoided studio collaborators because she worried they would become bored, but now finds the dynamic “fun… and we are dancing around and high energy.”
The artist cited Beyoncé as a major influence,praising her consistent ability to evolve her artistry. “Going to a Beyoncé concert was like homework for me,” Skye said. “She is one of the few artists that has consistently stayed with the times and evolved her sound and image.”
Skye expressed excitement about this new chapter in her career, describing it as a liberating “start from scratch” moment. she is “inspired and motivated and ready to take on this new girl, this new woman,” promising more music and breakthroughs to come.