Pop star reveals new ear with forthcoming single
Tori Kelly announces her return with “Missin U,” a new single set for release on March 17th in a new deal with Epic Records. The new track marks the pop superstar’s debut for her new label home and stands as her first original solo release since 2020 as she embarks on her next chapter with new music in 2023.
Produced by Jon Bellion, “Missin U” sees Kelly stepping fully into her brilliance, showcasing her evolution both artistically and personally. An ultra-modern take on R&B, her soaring vocals are instantly recognizable, stretching her range between slick verses and a fluttering chorus. The forthcoming accompanying visual perfectly showcase Kelly’s evolution, taking her into a new terrain. The colorful and high-energy clip exuding charisma and confidence, fulling taking fans into Tori’s next era. Full of fun easter eggs, it proudly wears its influences on its sleeves.
The song is the first from a new album that’s expected this year.
Kelly consistently captivates with a powerhouse voice, eloquent song craft, and vibrant spirit. Thus far, the California native has garnered two Grammy Awards out of four nominations. Her catalog encompasses Platinum-certified singles such as “Hollow” and “Should’ve Been Us” as well as Gold-certified singles, including “I Was Made For Loving You” and “Nobody Love.” Her Gold-certified 2015 full-length debut, Unbreakable Smile, bowed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, paving the way for the Grammy Award-winning Hiding Place in 2018, Inspired by True Events in 2019, and A Tori Kelly Christmas in 2020.
Expanding her influence across media, she notably starred in the blockbuster animated series Sing and Sing 2, in addition to making appearances on Sesame Street¸ The Masked Singer, American Idol, Rugrats, and more. Beyond collaborations with everyone from Lecrae and Kirk Franklin to Chris Lane, Illenium, Jacob Collier, Jon Batiste, and Pink Sweat$, she teamed up with Justin Bieber for “Name” from his Platinum-certified No. 1 blockbuster album, Justice.
