Alternative pop/R&B songstress ilham (@ilham) recently released her long-awaited independent EP “uhm…ok?”. Throughout its 10 tracks, she refines her artistry while celebrating breaking free, finding her voice again, and embracing the limitless possibilities ahead. Executive produced by ilham herself, Fridayy (GloRilla, Drake, Wiz Khalifa), and GRAMMY-nominated MOMBRU (Chris Brown, Muni Long, OhGeesy), “uhm…ok?” blends pop, R&B, and house elements while 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.
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In her own words, ilham explains, “‘uhm…ok?’ is about trying to make sense of things that just don’t make sense. 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.”
“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.
ilham – “uhm…ok?” Music Video
ilham premiered first independent single and EP title track “uhm…ok?” on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 Show, and her On The Radar performance slowly took over the internet.
ilham – “games” (Official Music Video)
ilham followed up with a confidence booster “games,” which spotlights her breathy vocals and serves as a reminder not to let anything dull your sparkle.
ilham – “roster” single
ilham later released the empowering anthem “roster,” where the songstress channels the most confident version of herself and cuts ties with somebody who just won’t take the hint. ilham sang the sultry single for the 4 Shooters Only From The Block series.
ilham – “make the room look twice” (Lyric Video)
Elsewhere on the project is dance-infused “make the room look twice,” encouraging all the lover girls out there to prioritize themselves and have fun instead of wasting time trying to get someone else to do it.
ilham – “company” (Official Audio)
On the late-night anthem “company,” ilham takes love off the table.
ilham – “love away” (Official Audio)
“love away” describes trying to make a situationship something real.
ilham & Fridayy “for me” (Official Music Video)
On the modern love anthem “for me,” ilham and Fridayy create a conversational push-and-pull that feels both intimate and cinematic, asking each other what limits they would go to for love.
Listen to ilham’s “uhm…ok?” EP
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