Meet OVO Sound’s first lady.
Naomi Sharon
Drake’s OVO Sound Record Label Lands Its First Lady With Alternative R&B Singer Naomi Sharon
Despite his supposed ‘Regina George’ complex, rapper Drake has no problem using his platform to showcase newer acts. In fact, by way of his label, OVO Sound, co-founded by his long-time collaborator producer Noah’ 40’ Shebib, the pair are looking to break yet another artist. With a roster consisting of PARTYNEXTDOOR, dvsn, Popcaan, Majid Jordan, Roy Woods, and Baka Not Nice, the label has finally found its leading lady.
With the release of her new single, “Another Life,” Dutch-Caribbean singer Naomi Sharon becomes the first lady of OVO Sound. Drake took to Instagram to welcome her to the label and share her new track with his following with the caption, “Naomi Sharon, I been waiting for this day for too long now where the world finally gets to digest the insane amount of work you have put in since we met. My dear friend just dropped her single Another Life on OVO Sound.”
To which Naomi commented, “I will be forever thankful for this insane opportunity you gave me. Finally, we can share this with the world. Big love.”
The warm welcome didn’t stop there as Shebib also took to his Instagram, writing, “Naomi Sharon, I’m honoured to be a part of this journey. I’m so proud of you and can’t wait for the world to hear the rest of what you’ve been working on.”
“Another Life” is a beautifully intrinsic blend of electronic dance music, and alt-R&B. Dance-influenced music dominated the 2022 charts as seen in the success of Beyoncé’s Renaissance, Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind, and Lizzo’s Special albums. Naomi is undoubtedly starting on the right track.
Listen to Naomi Sharon’s single, “Another Life,” above.
Drake Announces New OVO Sound Artist, Naomi Sharon
Drake welcomed OVO Sound’s latest signee to the roster this morning, Dutch/Caribbean singer Naomi Sharon.
Sharon made her debut on OVO Sound this morning with the release of two new singles, “Celestial” and “Another Life.” Both songs boast contributions from Noah “40” Shebib. He co-produced the latter alongside Alex Lustig, Beau Nox, and Rampa, and produced “Celestial.” Sharon is now the first woman signed to the Drake-backed label.
Drizzy hit Instagram to celebrate the release. The rapper confirmed Naomi Sharon as the latest to join the OVO roster.
“@naomisharon I been waiting for this day for too long now where the world finally gets to digest the insane amount of work you have put in since we met,” he wrote. “My dear friend just dropped her single Another Life on OVO SOUND.”
Sharon later responded on her Instagram Story, writing, “Words cannot express how happy I am I can finally share this news with the world. And I cannot thank you enough for this insane opportunity.”
OVO 40 similarly expressed his excitement for Sharon’s debut.
“@naomisharon I’m honoured to be a part of this journey. Im so proud of you and can’t wait for the world to hear the rest of what you’ve been working on. New music out NOW! @ovosound,” he wrote.
Sharon’s new singles mark her first release since 2021. She previously gained steam with singles like “Hills,” “Daughter Of The Sun,” and “1991.” No word on when her debut project on the label will drop but hopefully, it’s sometime this year.