Amanda Holley Brings Her Soulful Vision to Life with Seasoning

Amanda Holley continues to carve out her own space in contemporary R&B with Seasoning, a richly textured single that turns love, desire and emotional surrender into an experience.

Blending contemporary R&B, soul, pop and urban influences, Seasoning is built around infectious melodies, layered harmonies and expressive vocal performances with Holley’s powerful five-octave range at the centre of its sound. Her delivery shifts effortlessly from intimate and sultry to expansive and commanding, giving the song an emotional depth that matches its message.

Produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Andre Fennell, also known as GC of Gate Citizens, Seasoning was written by Fennell, Emmillienne Bellaire and Holley herself. At its core, the song explores the idea that love, much like music, can transcend cultures and generations. Sweet, soulful and passionate, its lyrics draw on the language of craving and connection while embracing vulnerability and the courage to fully let someone in.

“Seasoning and soul go hand in hand” Holley explains. “Like music, seasoning transcends cultures and generations. It brings people together and becomes a catalyst for love and art.” For the artist, the track is rooted not only in romantic desire, but also in the belief that people should allow themselves to love deeply and recognise that they are deserving of love regardless of where they come from.

Premiering on July 30, 2026, the visual translates the song’s passion into movement, choreography and cinematic imagery. Shot throughout New York City’s Lower East Side and across scenic locations in New York State, the video contrasts the energy of the city with the natural beauty of cascading waterfalls. The result is a visual landscape designed to reflect the many layers of the track itself: intimate yet expansive, grounded yet dreamlike.

For Holley, whose artistic background spans songwriting, musicianship and multidisciplinary performance, Seasoning represents another chapter in an evolving catalogue rooted in emotional honesty. A self-taught pianist and violinist as well as a singer-songwriter and Recording Academy GRAMMY® Voting Member, she has built a career that moves across contemporary R&B, soul and pop while maintaining a strong connection to personal storytelling.

With Seasoning, Holley offers a particularly vivid introduction to her next era, one where soulful tradition meets contemporary production, and where the act of opening yourself up to love becomes a powerful form of expression.