LIIA Reclaims Her Drum And Bass Identity On ‘Naughty Girl’ With Changing Faces

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Slovakian vocalist and DJ LIIA steps firmly back into drum and bass territory with ‘Naughty Girl’, her latest collaboration with Changing Faces, out now on NUFORM. The release signals more than just another feature credit. It marks a conscious return to the sound that first defined her creative identity. Buy/Stream it here: https://nuform.lnk.to/Naughtygirl.

Now based in the UK, the 21-year-old artist has experimented across genres, but drum and bass remains central to her vision. With ‘Naughty Girl’, she realigns herself with that foundation. The result is a hard-hitting DnB cut built on propulsive rhythms and precise low-end weight, yet driven by the emotional clarity of her vocal performance.

The production moves with intensity. High voltage drums and sharp, snappy percussion sit beneath gritty synth work and intense leads. The bassline carries impact without overcrowding the arrangement. Within that framework, LIIA threads expressive vocal lines that feel fluid rather than forced, softening the edges of the instrumental while maintaining momentum.

This balance between force and nuance defines the track. There is a tension in ‘Naughty Girl’ that never collapses into chaos. Atmospheric breakdowns introduce space and subtle eastern inflected melodic tones before the track returns to its driving core. The contrast creates immersion rather than distraction, giving the record both dancefloor impact and replay value.

For LIIA, drum and bass is not simply a stylistic choice. It is where her voice sits most naturally. Her debut DnB single ‘Airplane Mode’ reached number one on the Hypeddit charts, establishing her presence early and confirming the appetite for her direct, emotionally led writing. Since then, she has continued refining her approach, focusing on songwriting that cuts through the surface of club music.

“Music is a form of redemption, and in my songs I express feelings which are hard to put into words in real life. I hope my listeners will find compassion and empathy through the messages in my music, because we all need that in life.”

That perspective shapes her work. Even within a high-energy drum and bass framework, the lyrical centre remains clear. On ‘Naughty Girl’, the storytelling does not compete with the production. Instead, it rides above it, adding dimension to the drop rather than interrupting it.

The collaboration with Changing Faces feels aligned in tone. Known for commanding DJ sets on stages such as Tomorrowland and Rampage, his production style brings weight and urgency. Here, that energy supports rather than overshadows LIIA’s vocal presence. The track becomes a meeting point between high-octane DnB engineering and lyrical expression.

LIIA’s trajectory reflects a new generation of UK-based drum and bass talent shaped by cross-cultural influence. Growing up in Slovakia and now immersed in the UK electronic scene, she carries that dual perspective into her music. The result is a sound that respects DnB’s heritage while remaining emotionally open.

With ‘Naughty Girl’ now out on NUFORM, LIIA sharpens her focus. The release reinforces her commitment to drum and bass as her primary lane and underlines her strength as both a DJ and a lyrical storyteller. As she continues to build her catalogue from the UK outward, this latest chapter feels grounded, intentional and aligned with the sound that first put her on the map.

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