Maya Jade Proves “Peace of Mind” Hits Harder Than Heartbreak

Maya Jade is done chasing chaos, and her new single “Peace of Mind” makes that crystal clear. The Jamaican-Canadian artist, now repping Vancouver, taps into something rare in modern R&B: calm. Not the fake kind that hides behind mood boards, but the real kind that comes after surviving emotional turbulence and finally learning that peace actually feels better than passion that burns you out.

“Peace of Mind” centers around the quiet comfort of being with someone who just fits. No drama, no overthinking, no pretending to be anyone else. It’s about finally finding stability after a string of wild emotional highs and lows, that feeling of exhaling with someone who doesn’t demand your sanity as proof of your love. The kind of connection that feels like a Sunday morning after a stormy week.

Sonically, it’s everything you’d expect from Maya, and then some. She blends her R&B and soul roots with smooth, layered textures that shimmer like water at dusk. You can hear hints of Sade and Cleo Sol in her tone, but Maya brings her own energy: warm, grounded, and deeply human. Her vocals glide with quiet confidence, like she’s reclaiming her peace one note at a time.

And she’s not afraid to admit this song stretched her limits. “I wanted this to be a unique experience,” Maya says. “I worked with a really talented producer and guitarist who added intricate production details and textures. Thanks to the team, I pushed myself vocally, hitting notes I didn’t know I could and experimenting with new melodies.”

That risk pays off. “Peace of Mind” feels intimate and intentional, the kind of song that sneaks into your playlist and stays there. It’s not heartbreak music; it’s post-heartbreak music. The sound of relief, recovery, and self-respect.

With “Peace of Mind,” Maya Jade cements herself as one of the most refreshing new voices in alternative R&B not because she’s loud about it, but because she doesn’t have to be. She’s found her balance, and she’s letting it sing.

“Peace of Mind” feels like it came from a really grounded place. What was going on in your life when you wrote it, and what finally pushed you to make peace a priority?

At the time I was writing the song, I had been out of a relationship that had been heavy and emotionally hard for a while. At this point in time, I was choosing to prioritize myself, my own independence, and self-discovery. If I was seeing someone, I had very low tolerance for the amount of stress they could bring into my life. At the time, I was seeing someone who was just fun to be around, sweet, and kind. I felt at ease with them, and we were both on the same page with where we were with each other. 

I wanted to create a song that showed my appreciation for this person and for myself, acknowledging that it took me a while to get to a point where being with someone wasn’t hard, time-consuming, and emotionally taxing. I wanted the song to be warm and kind and acknowledge that even though I was not in a relationship with this person, and even though it did not last, it was still something meaningful. 

You’ve talked about finding comfort without losing independence, something a lot of people struggle with. How do you personally balance intimacy and self-preservation in both life and music?

This can definitely be hard to do, and I still feel like I am learning about how best to balance intimacy and self-preservation. I think a lot of it has to do with setting the right boundaries with each other and setting priorities for myself. I always try to make sure that my friends, family, self-care, and music are top priorities, so if I am seeing someone, I always aim to make sure I am spending quality time with my loved ones and continue to work on my music. I also aim to make sure I have enough alone time to reset and recenter myself. 

The production on this track is so textured and warm. Can you walk us through how you and your producer built the sound? Were there any specific instruments or moments that shaped the vibe?

I worked with Bo Henrik, the producer of this song, who is a very talented producer. The song is a blend of our two styles, Bo’s music being electronic R&B, and mine being more mellow and sultry R&B. 

Bo started the song by constructing the drums, chords, and a vocal sample first to build the foundation and structure. From there, we added textural elements like snaps, beeps, and birds chirping. We also brought in a good friend of ours, Brad, to add guitar to the track. I freestyled over the beat and stuck with the melodies and lyrics that resonated with me the most, then finalized the lyrics from there.

You’ve mentioned pushing your vocals further than ever before on this song. What was that process like, mentally and creatively, stepping into new territory with your voice?

The beat Bo constructed was something slightly out of my comfort zone, which enabled me to try a new approach. Bo was also very helpful in encouraging me to push myself. This included playing around and experimenting with my vocal range, harmonies, and rhythms. 

The pre-chorus features some of the highest notes I’ve ever hit in a song. I also played around with harmonies, incorporating a three-part harmony in the chorus and experimenting with rhythm and harmonies in the second verse. There are many vocal layers in these two sections that allow the song to sound fuller. 

I was also able to play around lyrically. The one phrase “run your fingers through my curly hair” holds special meaning for me. As someone who used to hate my curly, kinky hair when I was younger, this line represents me reclaiming my hair as something beautiful and enticing.

The R&B space is saturated with heartbreak and toxicity themes. “Peace of Mind” flips that narrative completely. What do you hope your listeners take away about love, healing, and emotional maturity after hearing it?

I have my fair share of heartbreak songs. In my experience, nothing allows you to write a song better than a heartbreak. In this case, however, I felt like shifting the theme given, where I was emotionally at the time. This was a time when I was really choosing myself and wanted to make sure anyone I was letting into my life would not get in the way of me taking care of myself. At the same time, I believe intimacy is so beautiful and can also be an act of self-care if it is with the right person.