Acclaimed singer-songwriter Fana Hues has announced her forthcoming EP, Catch N’ Release, arriving on August 4, alongside the release of its second single, “Sweet n Sour.” The project marks an exciting new creative chapter, embracing spontaneity, exploration, and instinct while expanding the lush, emotionally resonant sound that has defined her artistry.
Inspired by the ritual of fishing—the anticipation, the catch, and the release—Catch N’ Release uses the timeless practice as a metaphor for following intuition and embracing life’s unexpected moments. Rather than clinging to certainty, the EP celebrates curiosity, encouraging listeners to pursue what excites them, hold onto what truly belongs, and let go of everything else. Each song becomes another cast into open water, inviting discovery through both intention and surprise.
The EP represents Fana Hues’ first solo project since 2024’s Moth, the concluding installment of a trilogy that explored healing, vulnerability, growth, and self-discovery. While those releases focused on introspection, Catch N’ Release shifts toward a more adventurous outlook, trading reflection for exploration and allowing instinct to guide the creative process. The result is her most playful and expansive collection of music to date, while maintaining the emotional depth and rich sonic textures that have become hallmarks of her work.
Since releasing her debut album, Hues, in 2020, Fana Hues has steadily emerged as one of contemporary R&B’s most compelling voices. Her collaborative résumé includes standout appearances alongside Doechii on “Sunday’s Best” and with Tyler, The Creator and Brent Faiyaz on the acclaimed “SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE.” Beyond the studio, she has built a reputation for captivating live performances through tours with Raveena, Snoh Aalegra, and Giveon, as well as a successful sold-out European headline tour.
Throughout her career, Fana Hues has balanced technical vocal precision with striking emotional honesty, creating songs that feel deeply personal while resonating on a larger scale. That unique approach has earned admiration from fellow artists including Janelle Monáe, Sabrina Claudio, and Lucky Daye, further solidifying her place as one of R&B’s most exciting and innovative voices.
With “Sweet n Sour” offering another glimpse into the world of Catch N’ Release, Fana Hues continues to evolve her artistry, inviting listeners into a project driven by instinct, openness, and the joy of embracing the unknown ahead of the EP’s release on August 4.
Fana Hues: Instagram | TikTok | X | YouTube