Nao Yoshioka and Devin Morrison are ready for some ‘Changes’
Nao Yoshioka‘s latest single “Changes” reunites her with Devin Morrison, an artist steadily building his presence within the U.S. r&b scene. Whether identified as composer, songwriter, producer, singer, keyboardist, or DJ, he nods. Their creative relationship began during the production of Nao’s album Undeniable and has continued to evolve through a natural artistic connection. Having previously lived in Japan and openly expressed his admiration for Nao’s music, Devin has consistently brought both fresh energy and deep understanding to her productions.
“Changes” is a mid-tempo number defined by Devin’s signature ‘dream soul’ aesthetic: smooth, mellow textures layered over light, bouncing percussive rhythms. Nao’s restrained yet expressive vocal performance moves quietly through the arrangement while maintaining a strong emotional presence.
The word “change” itself has long been a defining theme throughout Nao Yoshioka’s career. From Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come”, which first led her toward soul music, to her debut single “Make the Change”, and now to “Changes”, the concept has remained deeply connected to both her music and personal journey.
“Changes” reflects the tension between continuing to evolve while holding onto one’s true self. Wrapped in a soft and uplifting groove, the track captures a quiet but powerful sense of determination.
Nao states “‘Changes’ was produced by Devin Morrison, who has also worked on my previous three projects. The first time I heard the song, it immediately connected with the way my heart and mindset continue to evolve. I strongly felt, ‘I want to sing this song’. The word ‘change’ has always been a very important keyword throughout my musical journey. From ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’, which led me to soul music, to my debut single ‘Make the Change’, and now ‘Changes’, this idea has continued to guide my life in a positive direction.
I’m truly happy to be able to share such a hopeful song as part of my sixth album. I believe this is a song that people can relate to no matter where they are in life, whether they are afraid of change, currently going through change, or have already overcome it. I hope listeners can immerse themselves in Devin’s light yet deeply textured groove and enjoy the song fully.”
“Changes” out via digital download on June 26th 2026 via Sweet Soul Records
