This track gives the Spring vibes but the lyrics bring the kinda toxic habit of someone ignoring you while you enjoy it. It really is about a bad boi withdrawal.
Izabel
THE RELEASE
Up-and-coming London singer Izabel returns with her next single, this time with a surprising sound.
After her latest slow-burner “Tattoo” (supported by Timbaland) & the 2024 deep r&b single “Discipline” (landed on Spotify’s Fresh Finds R&B), she brings her more breezy side in “bad boi withdrawal”.
The new tune is built on strumming guitars, giving a nonchalant spring vibe but Izabel will actually hit you right in the feels. The young talent tells a story about the toxic trait of enjoying someone playing games with you – even though you realise it’s bad for you.
“bad boi withdrawal” is produced by PB (who also co-created “Discipline”) and co-written with Tevin Crescent.
THE ARTIST
izabalien
Born in Bulgaria and now based in the UK, singer, songwriter, artist, and Instagram baddie izabalien (fka Izabel) has been making waves with her distinctive blend of music, fashion, and digital culture. Since relocating to London in 2019, she has honed her craft while studying at the BIMM Institute, graduating with a strong foundation in contemporary music performance and artistry. Combining bold aesthetics, unapologetic self-expression, and a growing online presence, izabalien continues to carve out her own lane as a rising voice in the alternative r&b/pop landscape.
- Live performance at ESNS 2026 and performed live alongside artists like Asher Roth, Tia Gordon, Akemi Fox, and Loie
- Featured on Apple Music's New in R&B, Brown Sugar, Grown N Sexy, Soul Revival, Love Letters editorials
- Featured on Spotify's Fresh Finds R&B and Just Dropped
- Featured on Amazon Music's +44 R&B, Breakthrough R&B, Brand New Music
- Featured on Deezer's Lounge, Cheezzzy, and UK Gems
- Featured on Pandora's CLIMAX: Slow Jams and Indie R&B
- Featured on TIDAL's Pop&B and TIDAL RISING: August 2025
- Radio airplay on BBC 1Xtra (Theo Johnson), KISS FM (DJ Ace), RTR FM (AU), Global Soul Radio & more
- Coverage on COLORS (homepage), NOTION, EARMILK, Magnetic Magazine, Neon Music
- Chosen as un:hurd's Artist of 2024
- Worked with artists like Col3trane, Miraa May, edbl, Mom Tudie, Loie, and Monro (Jhené Aiko, John Legend, Masego)
