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5 days ago
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Jamaican Singer Lila Iké Announces Debut Album, Gets ‘Romantic' With Masicka
Since 2019, Lila Iké's releases like the single 'Where I'm Coming From,' EP The ExPerience, and feature on Samory I's 'Outside' have shown her talent and promise as an emerging reggae and dancehall star. Now, the Jamaican singer-songwriter is ready to step into the spotlight with her debut album, Treasure Self Love, due out August 22. The announcement is accompanied by a new video for her latest single, 'Romantic,' featuring another popular Jamaican upstart, dancehall star Masicka. Produced by Jamaica's Dunw3ll and British-Ghanaian hitmaker Juls, the upbeat track channels dancehall royalty Patra's 1994 classic 'Romantic Call.' The icon herself blesses the song with a fiery, personalized intro and conclusion for Iké, too. 'Big up Patra for coming on board as well, that was a full circle moment,' Iké said in a statement. ''Romantic' is my way of paying homage to dancehall and, of course, the queens who made space for us — women like Patra, who taught us how to be bold, sensual, and unapologetic. I wanted to tap into that energy, which is very me anyways.' More from Rolling Stone Dancehall Legend Vybz Kartel on Life in Prison and His Miraculous Return Max Romeo, Reggae Great Behind 'Chase the Devil' and 'Wet Dream,' Dead at 80 Joe Biden Pardoned Marcus Garvey. Is It Enough? Iké has previously released the singles 'He Loves Us Both' ft. H.E.R., 'Fry Plantain' ft. Joey Bada$$ and 'Too Late to Lie,' which will all be featured on Treasure Self Love. Last year, on 'He Loves Us Both,' Iké told Rolling Stone, 'I remember working on this song on my guitar and thinking it needs a feature with a really dope female artist as it reminded me of 'The Boy Is Mine' collaboration…The first time I played this song for [H.E.R.], she immediately got in the booth and so effortlessly made it into the masterpiece it is today.' In 2022, marking the 60th anniversary of Jamaican independence, Rolling Stone recognized Iké's 'Where I'm Coming From' as one of the songs that represent the country's musical evolution. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword
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02-07-2025
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Lila Iké Announces Long-Awaited ‘Treasure Self Love' Debut Album: Here's When It Arrives
Five years after her ExPerience EP made her one of the earliest breakthrough reggae acts of the 2020s, Jamaican singer-songwriter Lila Iké has officially announced her debut studio album. Titled Treasure Self Love, Iké's long-awaited debut album arrives August 22 via Wurl Ike Records & Collective, under exclusive license to Ineffable Records. To launch her campaign for the 11-track set, Iké has also released her new single, a smoky collaboration with new-gen dancehall star Masicka titled 'Romantic.' More from Billboard June Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks of the Month: Masicka, Mical Teja, NHANCE, Trilla-G & More Amyl & The Sniffers Defend Bob Vylan, Kneecap Over Glastonbury Backlash Post Malone Falls Off Stage Mid-Toast During Arizona Show 'This album became my teacher,' Iké exclusively tells Billboard. 'What started in 2021 as just music turned into a journey of growth, healing, and real self-love. I thought I was writing songs, but they ended up being conversations with self. I went through joy, heartbreak, burnout, [and] clarity and came out softer, stronger, and more myself than ever. Treasure Self Love isn't just the name of my album, it's the lessons. There was a time I never thought I would be able to share it, so it's all surreal to me right now. [I] cannot wait for everyone to hear it!' Debuting just in time for summer, 'Romantic' nods to Jamaican dancehall icon Patra's 1994 classic 'Romantic Call.' 31 years ago, that Yo-Yo-assisted track reached No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100, and now, Patra herself opens and closes Iké's spin on her timeless hit. 'Romantic' is the latest in a string of thrilling collaborations Iké has released in the lead-up to her long-awaited debut LP, including 'He Loves Us Both' (with H.E.R.) and 'Fry Plantain' (with Joey Bada$$). Iké's Masicka collab, which was produced by Dunw3ll and Juls, also arrives alongside a Shane Creative-helmed visual that trades on '90s aesthetics. In addition to Masicka, Joey Bada$$ and H.E.R., Treasure Self Love is also set to feature collaborations with Irish artist Maverick Sabre and two-time Grammy-nominated reggae superstar Protoje. Later this month (July 19), Iké will make her Reggae Sumfest debut in Jamaica, marking her first time performing at her home island's largest annual music festival. On Aug. 28, she will vie for her third consecutive triumph in the female reggae artist of the year category at the Caribbean Music Awards. She boasts three other nods this year, including reggae song of the year ('Fry Plantain') and reggae collaboration of the year ('Fry Plantain' and 'Brusies,' with Mortimer and Kabaka Pyramid). Watch the 'Romantic' video below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
