WHAT IT FEELS LIKE: LILA IKÉ DROPS A SUBLIME SUMMER LOVE ANTHEM
Lila Iké has built a reputation for pairing emotional honesty with effortless musical warmth. Working alongside longtime collaborator Protoje, the Grammy-nominated Jamaican singer-songwriter turns towards romance on What It Feels Like. The radiant single arrives via Wurl Iké Records, In.Digg.Nation Collective, and Ineffable Records.
Fresh from earning her first Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album with her acclaimed debut, Treasure Self Love, Lila Iké continues to strengthen her place among reggae’s most compelling contemporary voices. Her blend of reggae, soul, and R&B has always carried emotional weight. This time, she lets tenderness take centre stage.
Announcing the release, Iké declared she was “entering the chat” for the lovers. The phrase captures the spirit of a song that celebrates vulnerability, mutual devotion, and the quiet revelation that comes with finding genuine love. It feels intimate without losing the easy confidence that defines her work.
GROWN ON THE FEEL IT RIDDIM, IKÉ DELIVERS A HEARTFELT CELEBRATION OF LOVE
What It Feels Like grows from Protoje’s celebrated Feel It Riddim, extending a musical world that already includes standout performances from Romain Virgo, Mortimer, and Alaine.
The track was produced by Winta James and The Indiggnation, with executive curation from Protoje, Iké’s longtime collaborator and founder of the In.Digg.Nation Collective. Their partnership continues to deliver music that respects reggae’s roots while embracing a fresh, contemporary outlook.
The accompanying video, directed by Samo, matches the song’s warmth. Set against Jamaica’s coastline, it follows Iké and her love interest at sea, presenting a colourful tribute to lasting relationships and choosing love every day.
Following a successful international tour, this luminous release marks another confident step in Lila Iké’s growing global journey. With What It Feels Like, Lila Iké delivers a heartfelt celebration of love that highlights the warmth, honesty, and soul at the heart of her music.
ABOUT LILA IKÉ
Redefining modern reggae, Jamaican singer-songwriter Lila Iké blends roots, soul, R&B, and dancehall into a singular sound. Rising through Protoje’s In.Digg.Nation Collective, she broke out with hit singles Where I’m Coming From and Solitude.
Following her acclaimed 2020 debut EP, The ExPerience, she built global momentum. Now, her Grammy-nominated 2025 album Treasure Self Love proves her star power alongside icons like Masicka and H.E.R.
