Following her illuminating debut in the music scene with the release of “Hear Me Now,” Nelly Ayla is back with a new single, “Takey-Test.” Produced by DNŁD, this Afro-Pop track addresses the crossroads of romantic connection that can emerge in friendships and the tensions and boundaries that come with crossing that line Flowing elegantly with her lush vocals, Nelly takes listeners on a deeply relatable journey. She pauses as she approaches a quite familiar emotional territory—the classic friends-to-lovers moment. Asking the important questions before giving in to commitment, she questions the intentions and future with a potential partner to ensure she is not going to regret her decisions while still maintaining good faith, especially since the potential lover is a friend.
“Takey-Test tells the relatable story of navigating a friendship with someone while dealing with the obvious sexual tension between both parties. The song is about asking important questions about the transition from friendship to lovers, figuring out boundaries, intentions, and what-ifs beyond the physical connections, while trying to keep the friendship intact despite the tension.”