Naomi Sharon, FIRST Woman OVO Sound Signee, Talks 'Obsidian,' Advice From Drake, + More| VIBE

Naomi Sharon, the first woman signed to Drake's OVO Sound label, sits down with VIBE Hip-Hop Reporter Armon Sadler to discuss her debut album 'Obsidian,' how she handles critique, Drake's advice on expanding her sound, Top 5 Drake songs, being compared to Sade, getting personal in her music, and more.
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - New York City
2:24 - Difference being in NYC before vs. after dropping album
3:30 - Reception to Obsidian:
5:07 - Handling criticism
7:27 - Tapping into different genres
9:07 - “Push” with Omah Lay
9:29 - “Love is a wicked game”
11:48 - Dealing with something difficult in the moment vs. hindsight
13:06 - Difficulty hearing songs on the album14:38 - Navigating Sade comparisons
17:41 - First question she’d ask Sade
19:18 - History maker, first woman signee to OVO
21: 17 - Working with Majid Jordan
22:51 - Potentially working with other OVO artists:
23:26 - Top 5 Drake songs, ‘Honestly Nevermind’ praise
25:28 - Fans keeping artists in boxes:
28:24 - What she can improve on as an artist
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[@nataliehaddad2233]

Such a dope interview! Armon is so impressive as a reporter, made Naomi feel comfortable and led to great conversation! She’s so cool 😎

[@dequanwalker9994]

Great interview, excellent questions and allowed the artist to answer. More of this!

[@lovethyself744]

Here to support my girl as a Belgian

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

I thought she's from Rotterdam.

[@lovethyself744]

I know but I'm a Belgian and i uspport her because she's from the Netherlands@@anonymouslakernerd7214

[@LastStopPod]

Great interview tbh 🔥🔥

[@thejunky17]

Drake's groupie who was payed with a record deal. Congrats.

[@4107moneyway]

Fax

[@tombucannon]

some of thesew comments look botted lol

[@mariselaarteaga4520]

She is so beautiful and natural…and puts that out there …I love it …girl you are beautiful

[@alicemiriah]

Very beautiful and so talented

[@alicemiriah]

5:55 I seriously don’t get adults doing it. Kids are unaware or just careless with their emotions and in the process of learning the basics, but to see grown people being so negative and bullying people online is sick and sad. I’m hoping they realize their own behaviors, become enlightened and become a better version of themselves. I hope that for everyone.

[@lolalistens9705]

I love her so bad man!

[@lovethyself744]

🇳🇱 🇳🇱 🇳🇱

[@jroseuncut]

10:50 👀

[@xo.dreamin]

🎶🌹Beautiful Music 🫳🎤

[@jonappleseeed9658]

sucks she was out of focus almost the whole time lol. yall should do better fr

[@blepblep469]

Ofc the first female OVO signee had to cheat on her husband to get where she is 😂😂😂

[@user-wh5dz8dt7p]

For the streets

[@derrickdicaprio]

As long as I got a face, Naomi's got a place to sit.