Kalabrya’s forthcoming single brings early-2000s R&B inspiration to a personal story of love, vulnerability and commitment as the artist expands her business interests and prepares a wider professional reintroduction.
Kalabrya is preparing to share a more intimate side of her artistry with “Really Like That,” slated for release on October 16, 2026. Conceived as a warm, feminine record with the delicate textures of early-2000s R&B, the three-minute single centers on affection, faith, vulnerability and commitment. Its arrival comes during a period of focused work behind the scenes, with the recording artist refining her music and creative direction while developing the business ventures that form another important part of her career.
The song’s romantic outlook is rooted in Kalabrya’s own experiences, including the significance of love and marriage in her life. Playful lyrics and an emotionally grounded perspective make room for confidence and openness within the same story. “Being a lover girl never goes out of style,” she says. The mood she envisions belongs to everyday moments of connection: getting ready, spending a quiet night at home, enjoying time with someone special or simply embracing romance. Asked what she hopes listeners take away, Kalabrya says she wants them to feel “like their heart has been heard and their soul is seen.”
That sense of intimacy will also guide the release’s visual world. An accompanying music video is in development, with a love-story-inspired setting intended to extend the song’s early-2000s influences through romance and nostalgia. Additional behind-the-scenes content and visual storytelling are expected to give audiences a closer look at the project. Kalabrya is keeping the rollout understated, leaving room for the music to surprise followers while she continues creating and planning the projects that will follow.
Her path to this point spans several disciplines. Her agency biography traces her beginnings to Argentina and an upbringing between Houston and Michigan. She developed interests in athletics, modeling and entertainment before pursuing music professionally. A former Division I basketball player at Michigan State University, she brings the discipline and competitive mindset of her athletic background to her creative and entrepreneurial work. Those experiences contribute to an identity that now encompasses music, fashion, beauty, lifestyle and business ownership.
The business side of that identity is becoming increasingly prominent. The Lipstickroyalty Agency Inc., her Agency of Record, says Kalabrya has secured three new business trademarks as she works to establish and protect the identities behind her ventures. The reported milestone fits a broader emphasis on ownership, longevity and sustainable growth. Alongside that work, she is undertaking a major rebrand intended to give audiences a fuller understanding of her as an artist, entrepreneur and public personality, bringing her different ambitions into a more cohesive public presence.
For longtime followers, “Really Like That” offers a new way to connect with Kalabrya through personal storytelling and a softer musical perspective. For listeners discovering her now, the release provides an entry point into a career developing across several fields at once. With October 16 approaching, her focus remains on building lasting creative and business foundations while allowing softness and strength to coexist in the music. Updates are available through her official website and Instagram accounts @kalabrya and @kalabryahaskins.
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