Ego Ella May taps into her concern for the collective on “We’re Not Free.” The British-Nigerian singer-songwriter shares her feelings about the state of the world and what she sees wrong with it. In the video she surveys the streets around her, watching people shopping, walking, and living their lives. Her perspective is wistful, not self-righteous, with a tone of peaceful observance. She says, “I wrote this song about trying to distance myself from the realities of what is happening in the world, and realising it’s impossible. What affects one person affects us all and it’s our duty to care about the lives and well-being of others.” “We’re Not Free” is from May’s upcoming sophomore album due for release in early 2026. She released her debut album, Honey For Wounds, in 2020. “We’re Not Free” is the second single from the next album and it’s very different from the romantic and whimsical vibes of “What We Do.”  May hopes that “We’re Not Free” will get people talking about changing things, holding politicians accountable and giving them hope. 

Ego Ella May shares the “Higher Self” from her forthcoming FIELD NOTES Pt III EP. The paean to self-care moves easily via a jazzy percussion section a wall of calming voices courtesy of For The Culture Collective and a muted trumpet. May’s vocals are breathy and delicate in an undistracted purpose to promote self-love. The singer commented on the song in a press release.

“‘Higher Self’ is produced by myself and Dougie Stu (who you may remember from ‘Centred’ on my FIELDNOTES PT II EP that came out last year). We made this song in LA last April and it was such a fun one to make! It’s about self-love, and the way I imagine my higher self engages and speaks with me, challenging all the thoughts I have about being hard to love. It’s a mantra of sorts that I hope will stick with you.”

“Higher Self” can quell anyone’s anxiety who listens by instilling confidence with a powerful affirmation. 

British-Nigerian chanteuse Ego Ella May announces the final edition of her Fieldnotes series with the single “Undone.” Her good friend Lvther, who fans remember from “Introvert Hotline,”  also produced “Undone” which makes its way into ears with lots of bluesy guitar slides and rim clicks. She started the series back in 2021 and followed with the second part in 2022. “Undone” came from her reading a book about a businessman who left his career to become a Buddhist monk. The singer gave a full rundown of the idea for the single in a press release. 

“The first single from this project is ‘Undone,’ produced by my lovely friend Lvther (you may remember him from Introvert Hotline), and I really love it. It’s inspired by a book I read last year called ‘I May Be Wrong’ by Bjørn Natthiko Lindeblad, a Swedish business executive who swapped his career to become a Buddhist monk in Thailand for 17 years! It’s such a beautifully written book, and it stuck with me for so long afterward that I decided to write a song about it! It’s about letting go of control, ditching the facade that so many of us find ourselves latching onto, the question of what would happen if we simply left it all behind and started again… it’s possible! When I read that book, it opened up so many possibilities and helped me remember that I can start again whenever I choose! This song marks a new beginning for me and simultaneously the closure of FIELDNOTES in a way as I wrap up this chapter, and I knew I wanted to lead with this one.” 

“Undone” is a new anthem for authenticity and May’s calming notes make the act of overhauling one’s life sound easy.