Sasha Joy’s new single “To Stay” feels like the kind of song that quietly slips into your day… and then refuses to leave. Written in Shoreditch but shaped by a world of musical influences, it’s a slow-burning, soul-rich release that doesn’t shout to make itself heard — it simply commands attention. There’s something wonderfully unforced about it: a fusion of soul, R&B, pop, funk, and global textures that melt together with an ease only an artist fully stepping into her identity can pull off.
Sasha’s vocals are the centerpiece, moving through softness and strength with the kind of emotional clarity that makes you stop whatever you’re doing. Nothing feels overworked or filtered; instead, she lets the story breathe. The track digs into those complicated in-between feelings — the ones that happen when you’re trying to stay open, stay grounded, or simply stay yourself while everything around you shifts. It’s intimate, but not fragile; bold, but never showy.
And if you know Sasha Joy’s influences — Lauryn Hill’s nuance, Amy Winehouse’s grit, funk basslines, Balkan folk ballads — you can hear all those threads weaving through the arrangement without ever overshadowing her own voice. She balances groove with emotion, honesty with craftsmanship, making “To Stay” feel both familiar and quietly groundbreaking at the same time.
What really stands out is how intentional the song is. No overproduction. No flash for the sake of it. Just warm vocals, sharp songwriting, textured instrumentation, and a feeling that lingers long after the last note. It’s the kind of music people turn to when they’re navigating real life — big changes, big feelings, and all the messy moments in between.
If “To Stay” is the direction Sasha Joy is headed, then she’s not just arriving — she’s planting her flag.
Soulful, fearless, and beautifully crafted — ‘To Stay’ marks Sasha Joy as a timeless new voice carving her own lane.
