CLEAN brings you new music on the daily. We make sure you stay up to date with the latest releases you shouldn’t miss out on. However, every now and then, we like to take a little throwback. Whether it’s a song we believe you may have missed or a true blast from the past that once dominated the charts, these moments are here to remind us what today’s music is built on. We celebrate the hits of today — and revisit yesterday’s best tunes, like the one below.

Justin Nozuka will forever have our hearts thanks to his incredible song “After Tonight”, released in 2008. In our opinion, it remains one of the best pop songs ever recorded. This throwback, however, is a little closer to the present. We’re going just five years back in time, to 2021, when the singer released “Nova”.

Those familiar with Justin know he’s blessed with a voice like no other — soulful, warm, fragile, and soft all at once. CLEAN had the chance to experience his vocals live and will never forget just how special he sounded. On “Nova” he dares to step outside his comfort zone, revealing a more sensual side of himself. While his voice usually carries the weight off pain in his lyrics, this time he croons his way through the track, awakening an entirely new set of emotions. The intentional breaks in his voice, paired with the sultry production, are simply melt-worthy.

It’s impossible not to fall in love when he serenades you with lines like “It’s like I hit the lotto, things going my way. Hearts about to stop, by that look on your face.” If this song turns you into a fan as well, be sure to check out his latest project 三 out now.