Sudanese-born, Brooklyn-based artist Nadine El Roubi explores the messier sides of being human on 'Pills', taken from her debut album Life Is Beautiful Again. Piano-heavy melodies and rich neo-soul inflections give the track an intimate, almost confessional feel, while its raw reflections on emotional emptiness, coping mechanisms and the search for relief linger long after the final note. There’s a beautiful contrast between the warmth of the instrumentation and the weight of the subject matter, capturing the tension between wanting to feel something and simply wanting to feel okay. Across an album full of gorgeous chords, soulful textures and thoughtful songwriting, 'Pills' stands as one of its most affecting moments, turning deeply personal struggles into something both intimate and relatable.