This one’s about that kind of love that feels good in the moment but messes with your head after. It’s like, you know they’re no good for you, but something keeps pulling you back. The beat feels super summery and chill, but the story’s kinda toxic — sweet on the surface, messy underneath.
Izabel
THE RELEASE
Up-and-coming London singer Izabel returns with a new release for the upcoming hot days.
After her latest, spring-inspired “bad boi withdrawal” (featured on BBC 1Xtra & KISS FM), the singer-songwriter continues her more breezy sound direction with the summer r&b gem “hit & run”.
The single features bossa-nova guitars & a rhythm, emitting sunny vibes, while Izabel’s honey vocals tell a story about a toxic love that’s “sweet on the surface, messy underneath”.
“hit & run” is produced by her frequent collaborator PB (“Tattoo”, “bad boi withdrawal”, “Discipline”). Their previous releases were supported by Timbaland, on Spotify’s Fresh Finds R&B, Apple’s Grown N Sexy, Amazon Music’s +44 R&B, and many more.
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)
