Queen Naija Honors Late Friend with Emotional New Single “Missing You”

Multi-platinum R&B sensation Queen Naija released her deeply emotional new single, “Missing You”. The poignant track, which showcases her powerhouse vocals, is a heartfelt tribute to her late friend and bodyguard, Beast, who tragically passed away in 2022.

In “Missing You,” Queen Naija pours her emotions into every note, reflecting on the immense loss of someone who was more than just a protector, but a cherished member of her team. The song’s lyrics (a beautiful mix and sample of the 2005 record “Complicated” by Nivea), express the void Beast’s passing has left in her life; with lines like:

“Haven’t been myself since the day that you / went away from me / And I try not to get emotional from the memories we’ve shared / Sometimes I can’t help it / God knows that you were special / If you ever loved and lost then you would know / Just how it feels, feels so unreal / That you’re not here, hope that I’ll see you again / But until then I’ll be missing you.”

The single follows Queen Naija’s return to the music scene in September with her empowering release, “Good Girls Finish Last,” which explored the complexities of feeling inadequate in a relationship despite giving it your all.

Her latest release, “Missing You,” (Produced by OG Parker, G. Ry, and Mike Woods) continues to show Queen Naija growth both as an artist and as a person, touching on themes of grief and remembrance while embracing vulnerability in her music. For her, the song isn’t just a tribute—it’s a cathartic moment of healing and remembrance.

The single is a testament to her resilience as an artist, proving once again that her music has the power to connect with listeners on a deeply emotional level.