No Hard Feelings (EP)

No Hard Feelings
EP by Leigh-Anne
Released	31 May 2024
Genre	R&B[1]
Length	12:28
Label	Warner
Producer	Ian Kirkpatrick The Runners Albert Hype Danja Prgrshn Khris Riddick-Tynes Di Genius Supa Dups
Leigh-Anne chronology
No Hard Feelings (2024) City Sessions (Amazon Music Live) (2024)
Singles from No Hard Feelings
"Stealin' Love" Released: 28 March 2024 "Forbidden Fruit" Released: 3 May 2024 "OMG" Released: 31 May 2024[2]

No Hard Feelings is the debut extended play by English singer Leigh-Anne, and was released through Warner Records on 31 May 2024.[3][4][5] The EP consists of five tracks, and was supported by the release of the singles "Stealin' Love" and "Forbidden Fruit". It is lyrically inspired by her life experiences and musically incorporates roots of her Barbadian and Jamaican ancestry.

On 11 June 2024, Leigh-Anne announced that the EP was extended with the bonus track "Nature" which was released on 12 June 2024.[6]

Background

In March 2024, Leigh-Anne announced the release of a music project, that was separate from that of her debut album.[7] In April, an official website titled "No Hard Feelings" confirmed the name of her upcoming EP, which was also created for fans to discover more about the upcoming project.[8] On 22 May 2024, she announced that the release date and it was released on 31 May 2024.[9]

Speaking about the project, she shared: “I created this EP for my fans to feel closer to me and to give everyone a better understanding of the solo artist I want to be. Each track reflects a different mood, so no matter how you’re feeling, there’s something here for you. It’s honest, personal and I’m so excited that now it’s all yours.”[10][11]

Lyrics and themes

The EP was inspired by Leigh-Anne's own personal experiences and details the highs and lows of her relationship.[12] It lyrically touches on the subjects of various themes including romance, sexuality, and relationships, while musically is influenced by her Barbadian and Jamaican heritage.[7]

Singles

On 28 March 2024, "Stealin' Love" was announced as the lead single to be released from the EP.[4] It was described by NME as "a tight, R&B-flavoured electro-pop song",[13] while Official Charts Company described it as "smooth, nostalgic R&B".[4] On 26 April 2024, "Forbidden Fruit" was released as the second single on 3 May 2024. Clash described it as "Leigh-Anne dipping into her long-held passion for reggae music", which addresses her relationship with real life husband Andre Gray, and how they met. It was co written in Miami by Leigh-Anne alongside J Kash and Nija Charles while production was handled by Albert Hype.[14][15] "OMG" was released as the third single on Italian radio, along with the release of the EP.[16]

Track listing

No Hard Feelings track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Stealin' Love"	Leigh-Anne Pinnock Jermaine Jackson Sam Roman	Ian Kirkpatrick Philip Plested	Kirkpatrick The Runners J Warner^[v] Kuk Harrell^[v]	2:20
2.	"Forbidden Fruit"	Pinnock Jacob Hindlin Nija Charles	Alberto Carlos Melendez	Albert Hype Warner^[v]	2:22
3.	"OMG"	Abi Keen Dayo Olatunji Pinnock	Floyd Nathaniel Hills Warner Ras Kassa Alexander	Danja Prgrshn	2:13
4.	"Anticipate"	Pinnock Taylor Parks	Parx Tynes	Khris Riddick-Tynes Albin Tengblad Gustav Landell Parx^[a]	2:22
5.	"I'll Still Be Here"	Keen Olatunji Pinnock	Alexander Warner^[v]	Prgrshn	3:11
Total length:					12:28

No Hard Feelings bonus track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Producer(s)	Length
6.	"Nature"	Liana Banks Toian Pinnock	Pinnock	Di Genius Supa Dups Warner^[v]	2:46
Total length:					14:04

Notes

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• ^^[v] signifies a vocal producer

Personnel

Musicians

• Leigh-Anne – lead vocals
• Ian Kirkpatrick – programming on "Stealin' Love"
• The Runners – programming on "Stealin' Love"
• Albert Hype – bass, drums, guitar, and synthesizer on "Forbidden Fruit"
• Mont Jake – additional programming on "Forbidden Fruit"
• Prgrshn – programming on "OMG" and "I'll Still Be Here"
• Danja – drums and programming on "OMG"
• Khris Riddick-Tynes – programming on "Anticipate"
• Jack Shepherd – additional guitar on "I'll Still Be Here"
• Dyo – additional vocals on "I'll Still Be Here"
• Di Genius – bass, guitar, and keyboards on "Nature"
• Supa Dups – drum programming on "Nature"

Technical

• Jay Reynolds – mastering, mixing on all tracks except "I'll Still Be Here"
• Prgrshn – mixing on "I'll Still Be Here"
• J Warner – engineering on "Stealin' Love" and "Forbidden Fruit"
• J Kash – engineering on "Forbidden Fruit"
• Marcella Araica – engineering on "OMG"
• Khris Riddick-Tynes – engineering on "Anticipate"
• Tayla Parks – vocal arrangement on "Anticipate"
• Di Genius – arrangement on "Nature"
• Supa Dups – arrangement on "Nature"

References

1. "LEIGH-ANNE ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP 'NO HARD FEELINGS". DIY. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
2. Bruno, Eleonora (31 May 2024). "Leigh-Anne - OMG (Radio Date: 31-05-2024)". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved 1 June 2024.
3. "Why Leigh-Anne Pinnock's New Song 'Stealin' Love' Is Super Personal". Capital. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
4. "Leigh-Anne announces new single Stealin' Love". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
5. "New Releases: Beyoncé, Camila Cabello ft. Playboi Carti, Leigh-Anne, Sum 41 and more". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
6. Nature, 12 June 2024, retrieved 11 June 2024
7. Leigh Anne [@LeighAnneMusic] (19 March 2024). "I've been writing & recording so much working on my album but while making it, I've made a collection of songs that fit together in their own world... 💚🍀" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 March 2024 – via Twitter.
8. "Leigh-Anne - No Hard Feelings EP". Leigh Anne - No Hard Feelings EP. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
9. "Leigh-Anne Official Website". Leigh Anne. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
10. Murray, Robin (31 May 2024). "Leigh-Anne Shares Debut Solo EP 'No Hard Feelings' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
11. "Leigh-Anne announces debut EP 'No Hard Feelings'". DIY. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
12. Williams, Jazmin (2 June 2024). "Leigh-Anne Has Us In Our Feels With Her Debut EP No Hard Feelings". The Honey POP. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
13. Pilley, Max (28 March 2024). "Little Mix's Leigh-Anne shares heartfelt new solo track 'Stealin' Love'". NME. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
14. Murray, Robin (3 May 2024). "Leigh-Anne Returns With 'Forbidden Fruit' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
15. "New Releases: Dua Lipa, Frank Turner, Leigh-Anne, Blossoms and more". Official Charts. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
16. Bruno, Eleonora (31 May 2024). "Leigh-Anne - OMG (Radio Date: 31-05-2024)". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved 1 June 2024.