Rising singer-songwriter N3WYRKLA has unveiled the official music video for her emotionally charged new single, “Crime,” marking the latest milestone following her recent signing with Epic Records. Renowned for her collaborations with Brent Faiyaz and Timbaland, the emerging artist continues to showcase her distinctive blend of vulnerability and artistry with the compelling new visual.
N3WYRKLA wears her heart on her sleeve on “Crime,” a slow-burning R&B ballad that captures the emotional fallout of a love she can’t seem to leave behind. Floating over Hitmaka’s understated production, the singer-songwriter delivers a restrained yet affecting vocal performance, asking, “Baby, is it a crime / to want you just loving me forever?” Rather than overcomplicate the moment, N3WYRKLA lets the weight of each lyric linger, turning longing and heartbreak into the song’s driving force.
N3WYRKLA says “Crime” is rooted in the feeling of longing, and the song’s accompanying visual leans fully into that emotion. Directed with a cinematic touch, the video finds the New Jersey native navigating the aftermath of heartbreak through a series of intimate scenes—from collapsing against her car in the middle of the night to lying awake in bed and staring out her bedroom window with a cigarette in hand. While its cool blue color palette gives the visual a moody edge, it’s N3WYRKLA’s understated performance and emotional transparency that leave the strongest impression.
Check out her video for “Crime” below!
