Naomi Bell & Julian Cross

Naomi Bell and Julian Cross first crossed paths through a series of small studio sessions built around old soul records, unfinished demos and late-night arrangements. Naomi came from a more traditional R&B background, shaped by gospel phrasing, warm mezzo vocals and a love for classic harmony, while Julian had spent years moving between soul, house and sample-driven production. Their chemistry worked because neither tried to occupy the same space. Naomi brings weight and emotional clarity, Julian brings looseness, rhythm and restraint, and the contrast between their voices quickly became the center of the project. Both of Us Were Right grew out of that balance. Instead of writing a dramatic breakup song, they focused on the quieter difficulty of two people realizing they are both partly correct and still choosing to stay. The track mixes chopped vintage soul textures, house drums, electric piano and stacked gospel harmonies without losing the intimacy of the conversation at its core. For Naomi Bell and Julian Cross, the collaboration is less about becoming a permanent duo and more about finding the right song, the right moment and the right reason to sing together.