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25 March 2026
West Londoner Hope Tala is back to bless the ears of music fans with her brand new single ‘Bad Love God’. This is her second single of the year, following ‘I Can’t Even Cry’, which was released back in April. ‘Bad Love God’ marks her return to the music scene after her writing period in Los Angeles, and is available to stream via PMR Records.
‘Bad Love God’ is inspired by the grip of “having a new romantic obsession”. Speaking on the new single, Hope says, “Sometimes when writing a song I’m attempting to convey a personal experience in an authentic, sometimes brutal way that attempts to get as close to the bone of truth as possible. On other occasions, something I feel becomes the inspiration for a story that then takes on its own life.” ‘Bad Love God’ fuses neo-soul with R&B sounds and upbeat arrangements, with her angelic and soft vocals interweaving within the track alongside her spoken word. This effortlessly encapsulates her versatility and innovation.
‘Bad Love God’ shows that she has effectively studied her influences, as the sounds and inspirations from the likes of Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and Joni Mitchell can be heard in the track. Her literary background also displays her innovative lyricism and her natural flair for storytelling. Hope is a rising sound in the industry, as critics such as Clash, BRICKS and Wonderland consider her to be a force to be reckoned with. Tala is known for blending neo-soul with R&B, creating innovative sounds with the support of her poetic storytelling and her celestial vocals, supported by guitar arrangements. Her previous work, notably her EPs ‘Girl Eats Sun’ and ‘Sensitive Soul’ earned her the reputation of a poetic lyricist with delicate vocal arrangements that is hard to replicate. Hope Tala is in her own distinct world, who’s creativity is a blessing to the music industry.
‘Bad Love God’ shows that she has effectively studied her influences, as the sounds and inspirations from the likes of Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and Joni Mitchell can be heard in the track. Her literary background also displays her innovative lyricism and her natural flair for storytelling. Hope is a rising sound in the industry, as critics such as Clash, BRICKS and Wonderland consider her to be a force to be reckoned with. Tala is known for blending neo-soul with R&B, creating innovative sounds with the support of her poetic storytelling and her celestial vocals, supported by guitar arrangements. Her previous work, notably her EPs ‘Girl Eats Sun’ and ‘Sensitive Soul’ earned her the reputation of a poetic lyricist with delicate vocal arrangements that is hard to replicate. Hope Tala is in her own distinct world, who’s creativity is a blessing to the music industry.
