This 2017 single, a collaboration with production duo NK-OK and jazz group Blue Lab Beats, showcased Mvula's evolving sound, leaning into a more contemporary, beat-driven R&B aesthetic.
- The single was released on January 13, 2017, by RCA Records.
- The song features a remix by production duo NK-OK alongside a version with Blue Lab Beats.
- Ready or Not was part of a series of singles Mvula released around this time, hinting at new directions.
Laura Mvula is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter from Birmingham, England, known for her distinctive vocal style and intricate arrangements. She emerged in the early 2010s with a sound that blended elements of jazz, pop, and gospel. In 2017, Mvula was at a transitional point in her career following her second album, The Dreaming Room, and was exploring new creative avenues.
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