“Walk is about taking back your power when a relationship is no longer serving you, putting your heels on and walking away.” ~Skye Newman, South London Singer-songwriter
The song evolves into a literary struggle as it recounts a moment that all listeners can relate to—when patience runs out and self-preservation takes over. Skye often takes a controlled but sharp approach, fusing emotional candor with dark comedy. The message of the song is to choose to keep emotional pain at bay rather than letting it devour you.
Skye Newman's first collaboration with Chrissi, ‘Walk,’ was penned by her longtime collaborators Boo and Luis Navidad. It continues Skye's history of turning life experiences into lyrics that are closely observed. The production's restraint allows the words to take center stage, while simultaneously preventing the plot from becoming more muted.
The lyrics of ‘Walk’ eloquently portray the unbalanced nature of a relationship. Skye skillfully communicates sentiments of annoyance, humiliation, and emotional exhaustion with her directness, which seems conversational and generally honest. She talks about standing up for someone at her own expense, seeking unrequited loyalty, and finally setting a strong boundary. She delivers her phrases without ostentation. Walking is frequently portrayed as a symbolic and literal way to reclaim control.
Skye Newman's continued ascent and the conclusion of a brief U.S. tour that includes dates in New York City and Los Angeles coincide with the release. She won BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2026, was nominated for Best Newcomer at the MOBO Awards, and was nominated twice for BRIT Awards Song of the Year and Breakthrough Artist. With more than 196 million plays worldwide, Skye is currently the 13th most streamed British female solo artist in the UK and the 71st worldwide in 2025. She is the only female UK artist to have three Top 20 debut singles in the last ten years.
Recent releases have cemented her presence in charts and culture. "Family Matters" peaked at number five, spending seven weeks in the Top 10, and is certified Gold, while "Hairdresser" peaked at number fifteen and remained on the chart for fourteen weeks, gaining Gold certification as well. Along with helping Lewis Capaldi around the UK and Ireland, Skye has amassed over 1.5 billion views on short-form videos, performed alongside Ed Sheeran in Ipswich, and toured the EU with Sienna Spiro. In December of this year, Skye Newman will go to Sydney, Australia, to open for Harry Styles on his Together Together tour.
In addition to her musical career, Skye was named one of the eight Artists to Watch in 2026 by British Vogue and One to Watch by ELLE UK. Furthermore, Skye called Maya Jama out of radio retirement last year for a special broadcast on Rinse FM, sparking a conversation that resonated deeply with fans.
Given that her upcoming "The Woman I Am" Tour sold out in a matter of minutes, ‘Walk’ is an important next step. Another clear indication from one of the most compelling up-and-coming talents in the UK is that they are unwavering, self-assured, and emotionally unafraid.
‘Walk’ is out now on all major platforms.
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