U.K. born R&B/pop artistShehxnais continuing her rise on the international stage with the release of her new singleBody in Motion, landing June 3.
Blending smooth R&B textures with polished pop production, the track feels confident, energetic, and unapologetically bold. Produced by New York creatives Luca Beats, Teeupzayy, and John C Majic,Body in Motionleans into sleek melodies and high tempo energy, driven by the standout hook:“You got my body in motion… there’s no limit baby take it full speed.”
More than just another single, the release signals a defining moment for Shehxna as she steps further into her artistic identity, balancing vulnerability, confidence, and commercial appeal with ease.
Her momentum has been building steadily across both the U.K. and U.S. markets. From appearing on New York City billboards through a recent Nike Air Max campaign to performing at major events including MVP Arena and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Shehxna is quickly becoming one of the most exciting emerging voices in contemporary R&B/pop.
Recently recognised as a Rising Star by BBC Asian Network, she has also caught the attention of major industry institutions, earning invitations to The Ivors Academy and YouTube’s exclusive songwriting camp in Canary Wharf.
WithBody in Motion, Shehxna delivers a track designed for both the charts and the late night playlist, further cementing her place as an artist to watch in 2026.
Body in Motionwill be available on all major streaming platforms from June 3, 2026.
Shehxna sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:
1. “Body in Motion” feels very confident and empowering. What inspired the message behind the song?
It came out of a night in NYC that wasn’t really planned. I was with my team and we ended up taking over the restaurant. The DJ was spinning my music, the energy was just immaculate and I knew it was a night that I would remember.
When I got back into the studio a few days later, I just wanted to translate that feeling into a record, something that could live in different environments but still hold that same sense of movement and freedom.
I think that’s where “Body in Motion” came from. It wasn’t constructed in a traditional way. The melody came first, and everything else followed quite instinctively around it.
2. Was there a specific moment where you realised this song represented a new chapter for you artistically?
It wasn’t one defining moment, but there was a clear shift in how it felt to make it.
When I recorded the first version in November, I remember feeling like I wasn’t overthinking anything for once. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to define my sound and understanding what feels like me, so I’m very aware when I’m forcing something versus when it’s naturally landing.
With this record, it felt like I had stumbled into a pocket that made sense without needing to over-explain it. That was new for me.
We went back into it in February to refine it properly, working with different producers and engineers to elevate what was already there, but the core never really changed. I think that’s what made me trust it as a next step rather than just another song. It felt right.
3. What was it like working with producers Luca Beats, Teeupzayy, and John C Majic on this track?
It was a dream.
John C Majic has been in my creative world since I was around 19, so there’s a long standing understanding there. He’s very instinctive with melody and harmony, and he knows how to take what I lay down and shape it without changing its essence. That kind of trust in the studio is something I don’t take for granted.
Teeupzayy was someone I had already been listening to for a while, especially within R&B, so working with him felt like stepping into a sound I was already aligned with. This was our first record together and definitely not the last.
Luca came into the record after we connected on Instagram. At that point, it was missing a strong production identity. When we linked in person, he completely reworked the foundation and gave it a structure that brought everything into focus. I knew exactly how I wanted it to sound and he got it down perfectly.
4. Your career has been building internationally across both the U.K. and the U.S. How has balancing those two markets shaped you as an artist?
It’s made me very aware of how different rooms respond to music, even when the core of what you’re making stays the same.
The U.K. is where I grew up, so there’s an instinctive grounding there in terms of taste, language, and the way I approach songwriting. The U.S. side has been more about scale, bigger spaces, faster movement, and learning how to exist in environments where things evolve quickly.
Recently, I was part of a Nike Air Max campaign, and seeing my image across billboards across New York City was surreal. So many of my dreams as an artist formed while I was in the UK, so seeing them come to life in moments like that make me realize that I can build both in the US, UK and even beyond that.
5. Your music blends cultures and sounds in a really unique way. How important is representing your background through your artistry?
Growing up South Asian in North London, I didn’t always see that identity reflected in the spaces I was drawn to musically. That naturally creates a kind of internal questioning when you’re younger, not just about music, but about where you fit within it.
Now that I’m in those spaces myself, I’m very aware of the responsibility and the opportunity that comes with that. I’m intentional about the fact that I exist here, and that my journey can hopefully show other young people, especially South Asian girls, that it’s possible to take up space in industries you don’t always see yourself reflected in.
For me, it’s about creating honestly, but also moving in a way that makes it easier for someone else to believe they can do it too.