Alternative pop/R&B songstress ilham (@ilham) and Fridayy (@fridayy) recently released an official music video for their latest single, “for me.” The chemistry-friendly tune seamlessly blends pop, R&B, and house elements as the narrative speaks on going to the ends of the earth for the one you love while expecting the same from them in return.
ilham & Fridayy “for me” (Official Music Video)
In her own words, ilham explains, “‘for me’ is about turning the tables in love. I’m usually the one giving, catering, and pouring into the people around me, but this time, I wanted to ask the question: What are you willing to do for me? How far would you go? Would you even kill for me? Because when it comes to love, I know I would.”
ilham continues, “Having Fridayy on the track made the record and was the perfect finishing touch. He wrote his verse as a direct response to mine, so you get both the male and female perspectives in conversation. He’s not only one of the main producers on my project, but also one of my best friends, which made the back-and-forth in the studio effortless and mad fun.”
ilham – “uhm…ok?” EP
“for me” will be featured on ilham’s long-awaited independent EP “uhm…ok?”, which will be released September 19. The 10-track collection marks a new era for the Moroccan artist, reminding listeners of the importance of protecting your peace, letting things slide without letting them shake you, and realizing your strength isn’t about how much you endure, but in how easily you let go.
“uhm…ok?” is a mindset turned project — a reflection of what happens when you’ve had enough. It’s for those who are done overthinking, done justifying their pain, and done trying to decode the nonsense. Sometimes, you just gotta hit someone with an “uhm…ok?” and keep it pushing.
“‘uhm…ok?’ is about trying to make sense of things that just don’t make sense,” explains ilham. “That’s the ‘uhm…ok?’ mentality. It’s a movement; a collective of people who have been through some shit. Instead of being pressed or hard on yourself, control what you can and let go of the things you thought you couldn’t.”
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Last summer, ilham emerged from her 2-year release hiatus to announce that she was finally an independent artist, and shared VHS footage of her and friends singing and celebrating in the studio to a snippet now known as “uhm…ok?.” After teasing her first independent single, the viral sexy drill track premiered on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 Show, and her On The Radar performance slowly took over the internet.
Earlier this year, ilham made her runway debut at MEFeater Magazine’s Galentine’s New York Fashion Week show, where the songstress captivated viewers in a rich purple ensemble by RMA Apparel.
“ilham was the perfect choice to open the show because she embodies the spirit of RMA — breaking barriers while staying true to her identity,” shares Reema Idris, the mastermind behind the clothing label. “I saw a connection between ilham’s journey and my own, both of us stepping into industries that haven’t always made space for us. Collaborating with her was a natural fit; she brought such power and elegance to the runway. She set the tone for the show!”
ilham is ready to share the uhm..ok? mentality with the world, so stay tuned!
Listen to ilham & Fridayy’s “for me” Single
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