Following the release of “You Have To” in January 2024, NMDA and Isabelle Rose began exploring a deeper artistic partnership — one rooted in authenticity, experimentation, and emotional resonance. Bad Dreams marks a pivotal moment in their shared creative evolution, blending introspection with groove, and reminding listeners that even our darkest experiences can give rise to beauty.
Represented by Decent Music PR, in a striking collaboration that blurs the line between soul and sound design, NMDA and Isabelle Rose unveil their new single “Bad Dreams.” The track weaves hypnotic electronic textures with deeply personal lyricism — transforming vulnerability into strength and sonic artistry.
Born from an impromptu writing session between the two artists, Bad Dreams channels Isabelle Rose’s six-year battle with recurring nightmares into a haunting yet cathartic listening experience. Over NMDA’s lush, jazz-infused production, Rose’s vocals soar — raw, powerful, and full of emotion. The result is a soul-stirring journey through fear, healing, and creative transcendence.
“Bad Dreams came from a really personal place,” says Isabelle Rose. “It’s about taking something that once controlled me — the fear, the sleepless nights — and turning it into art. There’s a strange kind of freedom in that.”
Originally conceived as an instrumental track titled “You Have To,” NMDA’s composition fused hip hop grooves with jazz harmonies and textured electronic layers. When Rose first heard it, her voice became the missing piece — a collaboration that brought new depth to NMDA’s sonic world and gave rise to the emotionally charged Bad Dreams.
“Working with Isabelle opened up new creative territory,” says NMDA. “Her voice carries both grit and grace — it breathes humanity into the production. This project is about finding light in the dark, together.”
About the Artists
NMDA: Crafting Sound Without Boundaries
A multi-instrumentalist and producer, NMDA fuses live instrumentation with electronic experimentation to create genre-defying soundscapes. His style spans chillhop, downtempo, funk, and electro-soul — influenced by artists like FKJ, Gramatik, Lettuce, GRiZ, and Emancipator. With roots in guitar and saxophone, NMDA’s music blends organic groove with digital precision, resulting in a sound that moves both body and mind.
Isabelle Rose: A Soulful Voice with Timeless Power
From Bethel, Connecticut, Isabelle Rose brings a powerhouse voice shaped by jazz and classical training, yet rooted in raw emotion. Drawing inspiration from Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Susan Tedeschi, and Joss Stone, Rose has performed with acts including Deep Banana Blackout and Funky Dawgz Brass Band. Her performances combine grit, gospel, and grace — commanding attention with every note.
