We had a catch up with Sasha Joy to find out a bit more about her smooth and soulful recent single ‘Got You Something’
Here at CLOUT, we have been raving and raving about Sasha Joy and the thoughtful, distinctive feel that her modern R&B sound has, utilising her sound to craft nuanced and smooth sounds that feel both relatable and immersive. Sasha’s releases often have these soulful grooves and a rawness that feels organic and authentic, and it makes them really stand out at a time where music seems to be growing increasingly superficial and manufactured.
As we have already said on this site, we love the artist’s captivating new single ‘Got You Something’, a track that is characterised by its live instrumentation and the flowing, effortlessly appealing way that it unfolds. The distinctive feel of the track has had us thinking about it ever since its release, so we had a chat with Sasha to find out a bit more about it and how it came together.
Hey! We love your new single ‘Got You Something’, what more can you tell us about it?
Thank you! It’s a song about those moments when you realise that an old chapter has ended. It may feel like a lot was lost, but ultimately there is still that one thing, that one lesson, that you can take with you. It’s about focusing on what’s left and letting go of what’s lost.
Musically, I wanted it to feel warm, human and alive. I’m always drawn to recordings where you can hear the character, story and personal voice behind the performance, and that was very much the spirit of this track.
What was the process like putting it together?
It started with a melody, a guitar and an emotional thread I wanted to follow. Once I knew there was something real there, the focus became preserving that feeling. The production process was a lot about preserving that original feeling. We recorded everything with live musicians, which meant there was always room for interaction and surprise.
What were your biggest influences when creating it?
I think this is always a fascinating question. I’ve come to believe that while we carry our musical influences with us, they aren’t always straightforward to pin down—which is kind of the beauty of the songwriting process and of making a sound our own. A lot of it becomes internalised and instinctive.
I would say musicians rooted in jazzy, bluesy and soulful sounds were definitely influential. Artists like Lauryn Hill or Norah Jones, but also those who weave soul and R&B sensibilities into contemporary pop. To a large extent, I’m equally inspired by older soul and blues recordings that carry a similar emotional clarity and depth.
Ultimately, it’s less about genres and more about the way they make you feel. Artists who have a way of naming an intimate feeling that you knew was there but never quite saw, until a song suddenly reveals it to you. More broadly, I’m inspired by music that leaves space for the listener and trusts them to find their own meaning in it.
How do you think that recording with live instrumentation benefits your sound?
We felt the song naturally had a raw, real and emotional character, so recording the instruments live felt natural and right, especially as we wanted to preserve the emotion of the message.
When musicians play in a real setting, with different variations in the space, human touch, air, dynamics and all the other subtle things that happen naturally, tiny micro-movements occur that are almost impossible to programme. The groove breathes differently and the music feels more alive.
A lot of what I love in music lives in those moments of human creativity and variation. They remind you that there’s a person, a perspective and a real-life experience behind the sound.
What else do you have planned for the near future?
More music. I’ve been spending a lot of time developing new material and digging deeper into what feels most honest about my sound, so there’s definitely more to come.
