Naomi Scott Finds the Sweet Spot with "Cherry"
Naomi Scott’s latest, “Cherry,” moves with a soft glow and a steady pulse. Right out of the gate, the production feels sleek and uncluttered, a light dance groove with crisp drums and a sugar-rush topline that drifts in and out like a needed breeze.
Scott leans into breathy phrasing and stacked harmonies that feel hypnotic without losing clarity. The result nods to 90s R&B and radio-ready pop, and the hook keeps circling back in a way that invites a second play. The self-directed video holds the same sun-warmed mood, a summer vignette that mirrors the track’s easy sway. Lido’s touch as producer is a natural fit for this kind of ethereal pop, with the rhythm section keeping a steady pace while keys and percussive accents flicker at the edges as Scott floats above the pocket.
Photo Credit: Lydia Garnett
Earlier this year, Scott led with “Rhythm,” a bass-forward cut with a late-night feel, then shifted to “Cut Me Loose,” a stripped ballad. Taken with “Cherry,” it’s starting to crystallize. She is carving out a lane built on clean lines, strong melody, and a voice that sits close and confident.
Another part of why the new music lands is the profile she built in Smile 2. That (iconic) performance put her in front of a wide pop audience, pairing screen presence with full-tilt musical moments and setting up a credible pivot back into records and stages. “Cherry” benefits from that momentum while standing on its own, and it suggests there is more worth sticking around for.
Check out the official music video for “Cherry,” included below.
