Noa Lauryn
Noa Lauryn is one of the Netherlands' most exciting contemporary Soul artists, celebrated for her soulful voice, thoughtful songwriting, and timeless musicality. Based in Amsterdam, she effortlessly blends contemporary R&B, soul, jazz, and alternative pop into a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Inspired by artists such as Anderson .Paak, Cleo Sol, and Victoria Monét, Noa has developed a distinctive artistic identity defined by warm productions, sophisticated harmonies, and deeply personal storytelling. With more than 18 million streams across her catalogue and over 300,000 monthly Spotify listeners, she has rapidly established herself as one of the leading voices of a new generation of European soul artists.
Drawing on her academic background in philosophy, Noa explores themes of identity, time, relationships, and human connection through her songwriting. Her lyrics balance introspection with optimism, allowing deeply personal experiences to become universally relatable. Combined with vintage-inspired instrumentation and contemporary R&B production, her music creates an intimate listening experience that resonates with audiences around the world while remaining unmistakably her own.
Since beginning her collaboration with Vokall in 2023, Noa Lauryn has steadily built an impressive catalogue of releases. Her debut album introduced audiences to her signature blend of soulful songwriting and contemporary production, followed by standout singles including Bubble, My Home, Mood Right featuring Candy Dulfer, and Head On featuring Josimar Gomes. Each release showcased another side of her artistic development while strengthening her reputation as both a songwriter and a creative collaborator.
A defining moment in Noa's career came with the release of her acclaimed EP Always On Time. Led by the breakout single Wasting Time, the project received widespread support from NPO Radio 2, NPO Soul & Jazz, Sublime, and international radio stations across the United Kingdom, Belgium, the United States, and Japan. The song quickly became a streaming success, surpassing six million streams within its first year while gaining momentum through Spotify's algorithmic playlists and becoming a viral favourite on Spotify Radar. The EP also earned Noa a streaming award after surpassing ten million streams, marking an important milestone in her rapidly growing career.
Her music has been embraced by influential international tastemakers, receiving features from platforms including COLORS, Fizzy Magazine, and METAL Magazine. She has appeared on podcasts and live radio programmes throughout the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, while Spotify recognised her growing impact by placing Wasting Time on the cover of the influential Next Wave Soul playlist. Additional editorial support from playlists including Good Morning, Lowkey, and Café Chillout has introduced her music to an ever-expanding international audience.
Live performance has become an essential part of Noa Lauryn's artistic identity. Accompanied by her hip-hop and jazz-inspired live band, The Incredibles, she transforms her recordings into energetic and emotionally engaging performances that balance groove, improvisation, and soulful musicianship. Her growing live reputation has led to performances at some of the Netherlands' and the United Kingdom's most respected venues and festivals, including Paradiso, Melkweg, TivoliVredenburg, Into The Great Wide Open, Lago Lago Festival, Wicked Jazz Sounds Festival, Paard, Vorstin, LantarenVenster, The Lower Third in London, Soul Mama, and the prestigious London Jazz Festival. She has also shared the stage as a support act for Grammy Award-winning artist Bilal, further highlighting her growing reputation as an exceptional live performer.
Alongside her solo work, Noa continues to embrace creative collaborations that broaden her musical landscape. Following collaborations with Candy Dulfer and Josimar Gomes, recent releases have brought her together with artists and producers including Mitchell Yard, FENNE, XXJULÍA, and Sam Wilder, each adding new dimensions to her evolving sound. While continuing to expand her international network of collaborators in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Germany, she is currently working on her second full-length album, scheduled for release in 2027. The project is supported by the Dutch Performing Arts Fund (Fonds Podiumkunsten) through its Urban Projects programme, allowing her to further develop her artistic vision on an international scale.
What distinguishes Noa Lauryn is her ability to combine sophisticated songwriting with genuine emotional accessibility. Rather than following trends, she creates music that feels timeless, balancing classic soul influences with contemporary R&B production and honest storytelling. Her growing catalogue continues to resonate with listeners while attracting the attention of fellow artists, producers, publishers, labels, music supervisors, and the wider international music industry.
Today, Noa Lauryn stands at the forefront of a new generation of European soul and R&B artists. With an internationally growing audience, millions of streams, major editorial playlist support, acclaimed live performances, and an ever-evolving artistic vision, she continues to establish herself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary soul. Through every release, collaboration, and performance, Noa demonstrates the enduring power of authentic songwriting, exceptional musicianship, and meaningful human connection.