Omah Lay Taps Into Melancholia On “DON’T LOVE ME”

“DON’T LOVE ME” follows a period of sustained activity and output from the Port Harcourt native, suggesting we’re fully in rollout season.

Omah Lay has released a new single titled “DON’T LOVE ME.” Produced by longtime collaborator Tempoe, the latest track comes as the second single off his highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Clarity of Mind.’ The singer had previously teased the song on social media a couple of times, most recently with a monochrome visualizer that generated significant buzz ahead of its official release. 

“DON’T LOVE ME” follows a period of sustained activity and output from the Port Harcourt native, suggesting we’re fully in rollout season. A couple of successful collaborations last year, most notably the Grammy-nominated “With You,” preceded the late-year arrival of “Waist,” the lead single from his forthcoming album. 

 

He carried on the momentum into the new year, linking up with Seyi Vibez for a dulcet duet titled “My Healer.” While his previous solo release is more upbeat, suitable for dancefloors, his latest returns to the familiar melancholic sound and aesthetic that found him much success a couple of years ago. “I don’t feel nothing, I don’t feel like I’m alive,” he sings over Tempoe’s moody production, delivering the line with the same disquieting mix of numbness and magnetism that made previous tracks like “i’m a mess” excel.

 

Based on pre-released singles, the singer’s forthcoming album may not stray too far from what fans have grown accustomed to sonically and thematically. The Grammy-nominee has, however, grown an invaluable ability to constantly keep things fresh and interesting, even while operating within the confines of his established sound. 

Listen to “DON’T LOVE ME” here

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